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Published on 2024-02-12 18:21:27
Gender Cabinet Secretary, Aisha Jumwa, expressed her displeasure with Public Service counterpart, Moses Kuria, on Monday, accusing him of interfering in her diary. This incident escalated the power struggle within President William Ruto’s administration. This tension arose after Mr. Kuria announced on Sunday that the government was leading amendments to the Copyright Act. They wanted to establish a government-run Collective Management Organization (CMO) to address challenges facing Kenyan artists.
The proposed plan by Mr. Kuria outlined the use of E-Citizen for all music, copyrights, and royalty payments. Additionally, artists would be individually registered, and they could track the money collected online. In response, Aisha Jumwa criticized Moses Kuria, asserting her ministry’s leadership in overseeing these matters. She emphasized, “My ministry through the Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Heritage is in charge and is working to streamline the industry.”
When questioned about the plan’s implementation, Ms. Jumwa maintained that “everything is good for our artists.” The disagreement between these two high-ranking officials is not an isolated incident. Mr. Kuria has previously clashed with other senior figures within the administration, including Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
Furthermore, the power struggle is compounded by President Ruto’s claims that some Cabinet Secretaries and Principal Secretaries lacked essential information on their dockets. This led to a proposed review of the Cabinet’s performance, signaling internal disarray within the administration.
The friction between Aisha Jumwa and Moses Kuria highlights a broader issue of power dynamics and conflicting interests within President Ruto’s administration. As they spar over influence and control, it reflects a deeper struggle for dominance and authority within the government. The outcome of this power struggle and the implications for governance and policy implementation remain to be seen.
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