On Wednesday, President William Ruto announced changes within his administration that would affect the Cabinet’s membership.
In the new changes, the Head of State replaced Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justine Muturi with Geoffrey Ruku, while Hannah Wendot was nominated to the Ministry of Gender and Culture.
Meanwhile, former Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale was transferred to the Health Cabinet Ministry, while Deborah Barasa, who previously headed the health docket, was transferred to the Ministry of Environment.
“His Excellency the president has today instituted further changes to the senior ranks of the executives within Cabinet. By the Presidential Action, the Cabinet is set to achieve its constitutional full strength,” read part of a statement shared by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed.
According to Mohamed, the changes are aimed at bolstering the cabinet’s capacity to continue to steer Kenya’s socioeconomic transformation.
Following the announcement, the nominees will undergo parliamentary scrutiny. If approved, their names will be forwarded to the Head of State for appointment.
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