As soon as the newly appointed Cabinet Secretaries had completed taking their oaths of office, officials adorned the cars assigned to them with the Kenyan flag.
The flags signify the cabinet secretaries’ formal status and position as well as their new positions in the government.
Officials were observed installing official flags on the cars of the recently appointed cabinet members.
President Ruto presided over the swearing-in Ceremony at State House Nairobi.
The privilege to fly the national flags on their official vehicles is per the National Flag, Emblems and Names (Amendment) Act 2014.
The first to take his oath of office was Interior and National Administration CS Kithure Kindiki.
He was followed by Defence CS Soipan Tuya, John Mbadi (National Treasury), Justin Muturi (Public Service) and Aden Duale (Environment, Climate Change and Forestry).
Followed by Lands CS Alice Wahome was next to take the oath, followed by Julius Ogamba (Education), Davis Chirchir (Transport), and Rebecca Miano (Tourism and Wildlife).
Hassan Joho (Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime affairs), Alfred Mutua (Labour and Social Protection), Eric Muuga (Water and Sanitation), Salim Mvurya (Investment, Trade and Industry), Debra Barasa (Health) and Kipchumba Murkomen (Youth Affairs and Sports) also followed respectively.
