President William Ruto has nominated the first batch of 11 individuals to the Cabinet as the process of forming a new broad-based government gets underway.
In a press briefing Friday, the President said consultations are ongoing after which he will announce more names.
“I have started the process of forming a new, broad-based cabinet to assist me in driving the urgently needed and irreversible transformation of our country,” said Ruto.
The nominees now await consideration and approval by the National Assembly.
The nominees are;
- Kithure Kindiki – Ministry of Interiors and National Administration
- Dr Debra Mulongo Barasa – Ministry of Health
- Alice Wahome – Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development
- Julius Ogamba – Ministry of Education
- Aden Duale – Ministry of Defence
- Dr Andrew Karanja – Ministry of Agriculture
- Soipan Tuya – Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry
- Eric Muriithi – Ministry of water, Sanitation and Irrigation
- Davis Chirchir – Ministry of Roads and Transport
- Dr Margaret Ndungu – Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy
- Rebecca Miano – Attorney General
The President explained that he was fulfilling his undertaking to the nation to consult widely on the establishment of a broad-based Government that would harness the enormous potential in our country and boost economic transformation and inclusive growth.
“While the events of the past month have caused tremendous anxiety, concern and uncertainty, the crisis has presented us with a great opportunity to craft a broad-based and inclusive citizen coalition for national transformation and progress, made up of Kenyans from all walks of life,” he said.
The President made it clear that it was evident that the country has been in a crisis caused by multiple and complex factors.
“We should recognize that the opportunity before us is greater than the crisis. Together, we have a chance to take our country where we all want it to be and make our nation the Kenya we all want: A great nation,” he said.
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