President William Ruto has announced changes within his administration that would affect the Cabinet’s membership.
In the new changes, the Head of State replaced Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justine Muturi with Geoffrey Ruku, while Hannah Wendot was nominated to the Ministry of Gender and Culture.
Meanwhile, former Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale was transferred to the Health Cabinet Ministry, while Deborah Barasa, who previously headed the health docket, was transferred to the Ministry of Environment.
“His Excellency the president has today instituted further changes to the senior ranks of the executives within Cabinet. By the Presidential Action, the Cabinet is set to achieve its constitutional full strength,” read part of a statement shared by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed.
According to Mohamed, the changes are aimed at bolstering the cabinet’s capacity to continue to steer Kenya’s socioeconomic transformation.
Following the announcement, Hannah Webot and Geoffrey Ruku will undergo parliamentary scrutiny. If approved, their names will be forwarded to the Head of State for appointment.
Before he was nominated Public Service CS, Ruku was a Member of Parliament, representing Mbeere North. He replaces Muturi, who, before his dismissal, held the position for eight months since August last year.
Muturi, who previously served in different capacities within Preident William Ruto’s administration, has been a great critic of the government, accusing it of allegedly orchestrating the abduction of youthful Kenyans.
