H.E Dr. President William Ruto has unveiled the long-awaited list of Cabinet Secretaries who will be working in his government. During the same announcement, the President also unveiled the Prime Cabinet Secretary, Attorney General, and different Advisors.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary position went to one of the co-principle of Kenya Kwanza Alliance and the leader of ANC Party, Musalia Mudavadi. Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Justin Muturi was named as the new Attorney General. On the other hand, Monica Juma was also handed a new task in this government as she will now serve as the National Security Advisor.
During the campaign period, the President had promised a 50% women appointment into the Cabinet positions. However, from the named list only 33.3% of women were awarded the positions.
The newly appointed cabinet Secretaries will serve in different ministries. Of the 21 Cabinet Secretaries appointed, only one Cabinet Secretary from the former regime managed to retain his position but in a different docket. The new task force is expected to serve for a five-year tenure.
Popular ministers like Fred Matiangi, George Manghoha, and others haven’t been named in any government position meaning they’ll head back to private ventures. Below is the complete list of newly appointed Cabinet Secretaries and the Ministries they’ll be heading.
List of Cabinet Secretaries
- Prime Cabinet Secretary- Musalia Mudavi
- Interior Ministry — Prof Abraham Kindiki
- Defence – Aden Duale
- National Treasury – Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u
- Public Service Gender and Affirmative Action – Aisha Jumwa
- Water Sanitation – Alice Wahome
- Foreign and Diaspora Affairs – Alfred Mutua
- Trade, Investment, and Industry – Moses Kuria
- East Africa Community, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands and Regional Development – Rebecca Miano
- Roads, Transport and Public Works – Kipchumba Murkomen
- Environment and Forestry – Soipan Tuya
- Lands, Housing and Urban Development – Zachariah Mwangi Njeru
- Tourism, Wildlife, and Heritage – Peninah Malonza
- Agriculture and Livestock Development – Mithika Linturi
- Health – Susan Nakumicha Wafula
- Information, Communication and Digital Economy – Eliud Owalo
- Education – Ezekiel Machogu
- Energy and Petroleum – Davis Chirchir
- Youth Affairs Sports and Arts – Ababu Namwamba
- Cooperatives and MSME development – Simon Chelugui
- Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs – Salim Mvurya
- Labour and Social protection – Florence Bore
The President also assigned his Deputy with new roles as he had promised. According to him, the new DP will oversee the implementation of Cabinet decisions across all Ministries and State departments. Additionally, he will also chair cabinet committees along with other duties.