Moses Kiarie Kuria is a Kenyan politician and the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for public service, performance and delivery management having been appointed by President William Ruto, and successfully vetted by the 13th Parliament of Kenya. He was sworn in on 27 October 2022 as the new CS for Investments, Trade and Industry replacing Betty Maina.
Known for his heated political disagreements and outspoken nature, Kuria has made headlines with his compelling force and confrontational approach.
Born and raised in Gatundu South Constituency, Kiambu County, on February 19, 1971, The outspoken Kuria began his educational journey at Githuya Primary School.
He completed his primary education in 1983 and proceeded to Ituru Secondary School, where he studied from 1984 to 1987. Afterward, Kuria enrolled at Thika High School for his A-levels in 1988.
In 1990, Kuria secured admission to the University of Nairobi, where he pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce. Specializing in accounting and finance, he graduated in 1993.
Following his graduation, Moses Kuria secured his first job as an auditor at Family Finance and Building Society, gaining valuable experience in the banking sector.
moses kuria was an altar boy at Gatundu Catholic Church during his early days in school.
At one time he was quoted on national TV interview saying
” I am a devout catholic and a former altar boy but we need to balance between religion and reality. Too much dependence on kneeling down”
