New lineup takes charge of the government plans and agenda
President William Ruto, today, Tuesday, September 28, at State House, Nairobi, unveiled his Cabinet, describing the new lineup as an able team that will take charge in the realization of the government plans and agenda.
In his new team the President expounded the responsibilities of the various government ministries.
Rigathi Gachagua – Deputy President – will deputise the President in the execution of government functions, chair cabinet committees, oversee the implementation of Cabinet decisions, and coordinate between National and County governments.
Musalia Mudavadi – Prime Cabinet Secretary – will assist the President and Deputy President in the coordination and supervision of government Ministries and State Departments. He will be the liaison with the Ministry responsible for Interior and National Administration and facilitate inter-ministerial coordination of cross-functional initiative and programmes.
Ministries:
Kithure Kindiki – Interior and National Government Administration
Njuguna Ndung’u – The National Treasury and Planning
Aisha Jumwa – Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action
Aden Duale – Defense
Alice Wahome – Water Sanitation and Irrigation
Alfred Mutua – Foreign and Diaspora Affairs
Moses Kuria – Trade, Investment and Industry
Rebecca Miano – EAC Community ASAL and Regional Development
Kipchumba Murkomen – Roads, Transport and Public Work
Roselyn Soipan Tuya – Environment and Forestry
Zacharia Mwangi Njeru – Lands, Housing and Urban Development
Peninah Malonza – Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage
Mithika Linturi – Agriculture and Livestock Development
Susan Nakhumicha Wafula – Health
Eliud Owalo – Information, Communication and the Digital Economy
Ezekiel Machogu – Education
Davis Chirchir – Energy and Petroleum
Ababu Namwamba – Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts
Simon Chelgui – Cooperatives and MSMEs
Salim Mvurya – Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs
Florence Bore – Labour and Social Protection
Monica Juma – National Security Advisor
Harriet Chigai – Women Rights Agency Advisor
Mercy Wanjao – Secretary to the Cabinet
Justin Bedan Muturi Njoka – Attorney General
Source: MY Gov