President Ruto Completes Cabinet with New Appointments

President William Ruto has finalized his Cabinet appointments, naming the remaining Cabinet Secretaries in a recent announcement. According to Kenyan law, the President is permitted to appoint a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 22 Cabinet Secretaries.

Last week, President Ruto appointed 10 Cabinet Secretaries, including Prime CS and CS for Foreign Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi. The latest appointments fill the remaining vacancies, completing the Cabinet formation.

The newly appointed Cabinet Secretaries are:

  • National Treasury: John Mbadi
  • Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports: Kipchumba Murkomen
  • Cooperatives and MSME Development: Wycliffe Oparanya
  • Gender, Culture, Arts and Heritage: Stella Langa’t
  • Tourism and Wildlife: Rebecca Miano
  • Energy and Petroleum: Opiyo Wandayi
  • Public Service: Justin Muturi
  • Investments, Trade and Industry: Salim Mvurya
  • Labour and Social Protection: Alfred Mutua
  • Mining and Blue Economy: Hassan Joho

The President’s earlier appointments included key positions such as:

  • Ministry of the Interior and National Administration: Kithure Kindiki
  • Ministry of Health: Debra Mulongo Barasa
  • Ministry of Defence: Soipan Tuya
  • Ministry of Roads and Transport: Davis Chirchir
  • Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry: Aden Duale
  • Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation: Eric Muga
  • Ministry of Education: Julius Migosi
  • Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development: Alice Wahome
  • Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development: Dr. Andrew Karanja
  • Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy: Dr. Margaret Ndungu

Rebecca Miano, initially named as the new Attorney General, has been reassigned to the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife. The Attorney General’s position and the East African Community docket remain vacant.

Notably, the new appointments include prominent figures from various political backgrounds, including Hassan Joho for Mining and Wycliffe Oparanya for Cooperatives. This diverse Cabinet is expected to help the administration deliver on its agenda.

Raila in Cabinet

National Treasury: John Mbadi, Energy and Petroleum: Opiyo Wandayi Cooperatives and MSME Development: Wycliffe Oparanya Mining and Blue Economy: Hassan Joho

  • Gad Oteba

    Gad Oteba is an investigative journalist with close to a decade of experience in uncovering stories that matter. His work focuses on corruption, governance, and social justice issues in Africa. Driven by a commitment to transparency and accountability, Gad aims to bring hidden truths to light and ensure that the voices of the marginalized are heard. Through his rigorous reporting and in-depth analysis, he strives to make a lasting impact on the communities he covers.

    Related Posts

    Deputy Governor Rev. Isaac Mutuma M’Ethingia Takes Over After Governor Kawira Mwangaza’s Impeachment

    Meru County is witnessing a significant shift in leadership following the impeachment of Governor Kawira Mwangaza. After the Senate voted to remove Mwangaza from office, Deputy Governor Hon. Rev. Isaac…

    Read more

    Kenya Running Policy: Part Two

    Kenyan runners face numerous obstructive barriers that hinder their path to international competitions, including the Olympics. In our previous article,Government’s stringent policies have altered the landscape of Kenyan Athletics medal…

    Read more

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    You Missed

    Ruto’s Call to Action: Tackling Kenya’s Femicides Head-On

    Ruto’s Call to Action: Tackling Kenya’s Femicides Head-On

    Government Introduces Vehicle Restrictions for CSs, Bans Private Number Plates for State Cars

    Government Introduces Vehicle Restrictions for CSs, Bans Private Number Plates for State Cars

    High Court Freezes KETRACO-Adani Sh95 Billion Deal Pending Review

    High Court Freezes KETRACO-Adani Sh95 Billion Deal Pending Review

    High Court Halts Impeachment of Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua

    High Court Halts Impeachment of Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua

    Pope Francis Criticizes U.S. Presidential Candidates, Urges Catholic Voters to Choose “Lesser Evil”

    Pope Francis Criticizes U.S. Presidential Candidates, Urges Catholic Voters to Choose “Lesser Evil”

    US Embassy in Nairobi Issues Security Alert Amid Rising Threats

    US Embassy in Nairobi Issues Security Alert Amid Rising Threats