While the nation expected a direct address regarding the vacancy in his office, Koskei has chosen a path of calculated silence on the matter, opting instead to issue a stern directive to all government officials on the standards of service delivery.
Owalo, who served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Delivery and Government Efficiency didn't just step down, he threw down a gauntlet by announcing his intention to challenge President William Ruto for the presidency in 2027.
His departure marks a significant shift in the internal dynamics of the Kenya Kwanza administration, signaling the start of early campaign friction within the Executive.
Despite the brewing political storm, Koskei’s message to the civil service is focused purely on efficiency and accountability.
Speaking during the inauguration of the new KenTrade board, he has emphasized that the government's priority must remain the National Electronic Single Window System.
His message to officials is clear that every department now must align with the core agenda of the state.
Secondly, institutional collaboration and that independent mentalities within ministries will no longer be tolerated.
By ignoring the Owalo-shaped hole in his office, Koskei is signaling that the machinery of government will not be derailed by individual political ambitions.
His approach suggests a heads-down strategy, urging officials to remain diligent and professional as the 2027 landscape begins to take shape.
For now, the Chief of Staff is letting his silence on politics speak for his commitment to the job at hand.
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