“Recycling Failures Like Dandora Waste” — Junet Mohamed Tears Into Ruto’s Appointments

“Recycling Failures Like Dandora Waste” — Junet Mohamed Tears Into Ruto’s Appointments

Suna East MP and Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto over what he terms as the “recycling of failures” within the national government.

Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly on Thursday, April 17, Junet accused the president of turning crucial state appointments into a reward system for loyalty, sidelining merit, professionalism, and integrity.

His remarks came during a parliamentary session debating the suitability of former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha, who has been nominated as Kenya’s permanent representative to the UN-Habitat in Nairobi.

Nakhumicha, who was recently dismissed from her cabinet post over alleged inefficiencies, became the latest example in what Junet described as a growing trend of rewarding underperformance with diplomatic posts.

“Every time there’s an appointment, we see the same script — loyalty over competence. It’s no longer about qualifications or service delivery. It’s about who cheered loudest at the last political rally,” Junet stated.

He did not hold back as he likened the government’s reappointment strategy to waste recycling.

“This practice of recycling people like Dandora waste must stop. We’re not running a dumpsite. We’re running a government,” he thundered, referencing the sprawling Nairobi dumpsite known for its heaps of discarded, unusable waste.

Junet questioned how individuals previously deemed unfit to hold office are suddenly considered suitable for high-profile international assignments.

He expressed concern that such appointments are not only tone-deaf but also deeply demoralising to career civil servants who have dedicated years to public service without political favour.

“When do our trained diplomats get a chance? We have individuals with years of experience in foreign service — fluent in protocol, geopolitics, and diplomacy — and yet we hand over critical posts to those who’ve failed locally. What message are we sending?” he asked.

The MP cited past administrations, drawing a sharp contrast.
“The late President Moi never did this. President Kibaki didn’t either. This culture of recycling rejects started with the Jubilee regime and now it’s become the norm. It’s as if dismissal from public office is the new shortcut to a diplomatic career.”

Junet hinted at legislative action, vowing to table a bill that would bar sacked civil servants and failed politicians from occupying offices meant for professionals.

“This is not about politics — it’s about standards. It’s about the dignity of public office and the expectations Kenyans have. If we keep rewarding failure, we will keep getting failed results.”

With a growing number of Kenyans questioning the direction of government appointments, Junet’s outburst is likely to fuel an already intense national conversation on governance, accountability, and the role of meritocracy in public service.

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“Recycling Failures Like Dandora Waste” — Junet Mohamed Tears Into Ruto’s Appointments