{"id":78443,"date":"2022-12-25T15:24:23","date_gmt":"2022-12-25T15:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/why-i-dont-miss-the-trappings-of-power-ex-cs-mucheru"},"modified":"2022-12-25T15:37:45","modified_gmt":"2022-12-25T15:37:45","slug":"why-i-dont-miss-the-trappings-of-power-ex-cs-mucheru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/why-i-dont-miss-the-trappings-of-power-ex-cs-mucheru","title":{"rendered":"Why I don\u2019t miss the trappings of power- Ex-CS Mucheru"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Former ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru says he does not miss the trappings of power associated with top government positions.<\/p>\n

Mucheru said he has been living a peaceful and enjoyable life ever since he handed over the position to Eliud Owalo on October 28.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, I drive myself and I have no issue waiting in line. Where I am rushing to? When I was in the office, there were many things to do, people waiting for me and meetings to address. Today, I do not have all that,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

Mucheru however said most of the power associated with Cabinet positions is not real but perceived.<\/p>\n

He said people tend to believe a Cabinet Secretary is very powerful because they fly flags on their official cars and are always in meetings with diplomats and even Heads of State.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of the power is perception. It is not real,\u201d he told Citizen TV in an interview aired on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Mucheru further revealed that he no longer moves around with bodyguards.<\/p>\n

\u201cI do not miss that security. I have not wronged anyone. I am back to default settings and it is peaceful,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Mucheru further stated that a Cabinet position gives people the impression the holder of the office is able to handle any matter that concerns them.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey come to you for everything and you are supposed to get it done. I used to get calls from friends who want something, say, from Defence and when I tell them that is not my ministry they tell me I can make calls and get it done,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Mucheru noted that life has been smooth and quiet since he handed over the office.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you meet people they are not pushing you for this or that. It is quite nice. It is very relaxing because you can now discuss other things,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Mucheru further revealed people used to believe he was selfish when he did not do what they wanted.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen a CS, people think you can solve all their problems because of your association with the President and other high-ranking officials in government.\u201d<\/p>\n

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