Following weeks of protests, President William Ruto has unveiled his new cabinet lineup, nominating 11 individuals to key positions in the Kenyan government.
The announcement, made on Friday at State House, comes after the president dismissed his entire cabinet on July 11, 2024.
Extensive Cross-Party Consultations
The President emphasized that these nominations were the result of extensive cross-party consultations, aimed at restoring peace and stability to the nation.
“I am continuing to undertake consultations across the political divide on the balance of Cabinet that I will appoint shortly…..The consultations are at an advanced stage and internal processes in various sectors are underway to facilitate my appointment of the balance of this Cabinet.”
Notably, the new roster includes six former Cabinet Secretaries who have been reassigned to different ministries, with Prof. Kithure Kindiki being the sole nominee to retain his previous portfolio.
The newly nominated Cabinet Secretaries and their respective ministries are as follows:
1. Ministry of the Interior and National Administration – Prof. Kithure Kindiki
2. Ministry of Health – Dr. Debra Mulonga Barasa
3. Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development – Alice Wahome
4. Ministry of Education – Julius Migosi Ogamba
5. Ministry of Defence – Aden Barre Duale
6. Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development – Dr. Andrew Mwihia Karanja
7. Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry – Roselinda Soipan Tuiya
8. Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation – Eric Muriithi Muuga
9. Ministry of Roads and Transport – Davis Chirchir
10. Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy – Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u
11. Attorney-General – Rebecca Miano
Mix of Experienced Politicians and Technocrats
This diverse lineup includes a mix of experienced politicians and technocrats, with several women appointed to key positions.
Looking ahead, President Ruto announced plans to provide a comprehensive roadmap for the new Cabinet’s priorities.
“I will be issuing next week a clear roadmap on the assignment that the new Cabinet is going to have, with clear timelines and deliverables to harness the tremendous potential that exists in our nation and drive our country to greatness.”
