President William Ruto has fulfilled his promise to the late Baringo Senator William Cheptumo and nominated his wife, Hanna Wendot Cheptumo, for the position of Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage.
In a circular issued by Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei on Wednesday, March 26, the President announced the nomination of Hanna Wendot Cheptumo to join the Cabinet, pending parliamentary approval.
“By virtue of the Presidential Action, Cabinet is set to achieve its constitutional full strength; a move that bolsters the Administration’s capacity to continue to steer Kenya’s socio-economic transformation,” read part of the circular.
“The nominees, if approved by Parliament, will join the esteemed ranks of the nation’s apex policy organ as Cabinet Secretaries, as follows.”
Hannah Teriki Wendot Cheptumo is a Kenyan lawyer and now a nominee for the position of Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage.
She is widely recognized for her legal expertise, resilience, and commitment to family and community service.
Her journey into law was largely inspired and encouraged by her late husband, Senator William Cheptumo, who envisioned a future where she would play a role in managing their family’s legal practice.
She later joined a law firm established by her husband, where she played a significant role in its operations.
Before she married the late Senator, Hannah worked at a government office in Nyayo House.
Nyayo House houses over 58 National and County Government departments which provide essential services to citizens, especially immigration services.
Hannah was married to the late Senator William Cheptumo, with whom she shared a deep and enduring bond.
The couple had three children, Antony Kipchirchir, Andrew Rotich, and Jean Jeptoo, all of whom followed in their parents’ footsteps by pursuing careers in law.
