Kenya: Wave of Staff Exits Looms At Deputy President's Office Ahead of 2027 Elections

A wave of resignations is expected at the Office of the Deputy President of Kenya, as many employees express intentions to leave public service to pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Election. Principal Administrative Secretary Moses Mbaruku noted that this situation has prompted an additional allocation of Sh95.4 million for gratuity payments. Despite this extra funding, the office continues to face a significant funding gap.