I went out of my way to even appoint people who didn’t vote for me- Ruto defends his CAS appointments.
Speaking today, the head of state highlighted that he has been inclusive in his appointments regardless who was on his side or not.
He was Speaking during their swearing-in ceremony at State House, Nairobi. President Ruto stated that his aim is to enhance cohesion and bring Kenyans together regardless of their political affiliation.
He stated,” I went out of my way to even appoint people who may have not necessarily voted for me because the elections are behind us.”
“I want to implore you to read, consult, and be informed so that you can serve Kenyans better,”he added.
He encouraged the newly appointed share their ideas with each other and to work in togetherness to promote the interest of Kenyans.
He stated that Kenyans are looking up to them, they should get into office and deliver as it is expected of them.
He stated,”Some of you were bloggers, others were governors and MCAs, you have taken the oath to serve, serve the people with dignity, bring your experience to serve in your new responsibilities.”
“Kenyans expectations are enormous, there is absolutely no reason to fail to deliver on our mandate,” he added.
The 50 CASs who were nominated last Thursday by the President, we officially appointed today after communication from National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula that there’s no law that requires them to be vetted by the lawmakers
The statement read,”It is notified that the Speaker of the National Assembly has referred back to the Appointing Authority the Transmittal of the Nominees for Appointment to the rank of Chief Administrative.”
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