Ruto Finally Breaks Silence on Nominating Uhuru Allies to Governmentt
The head of state has defended his recent move to nominate allies of former Head of State Uhuru Kenyatta to various government positions.
Ruto was Speaking during a church service at AIC Kipkorgot in Uasin Gishu County, where he cited that the nominations were aimed at fostering unity among Kenyans and pushing forward the country’s transformation agenda.
On Thursday,the Head of State announced a raft of changes within his administration including changes in his cabinet.
The president nominated Mutahi Kagwe, Lee Kinyanjui and William Kabogo to the cabinet positions. The trio were nominated as cabinet secretaries for Agriculture, Trade and Information Communication and Technology (ICT) respectively.
Others who were also nominated include former Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen who was nominated as cabinet secretary in charge of Interior and Coordination.
Former Trade Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya was nominated as CS for Sports while Ndiritu Muriithi was appointed as the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) chairperson.
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