- The appointments follow the National Assembly's approval on January 16, 2025, where Members of Parliament unanimously endorsed the nominations. During the vetting process, the candidates demonstrated a profound understanding of their respective sectors, earning the confidence of lawmakers.
President William Ruto has conveyed his confidence in the newly appointed Cabinet Secretaries during a ceremony at State House, Nairobi. This significant reshuffle is seen as a strategic move to bolster governance and enhance service delivery across key sectors in Kenya.
Among the newly appointed officials are prominent figures: Mutahi Kagwe who takes on the crucial role of Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development; William Kabogo, appointed to oversee the Ministry of Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy; and Lee Kinyanjui, who will manage Investments, Trade, and Industry.
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In a statement shared on social media platform X, President Ruto praised the trio, stating, “@Mutahi__Kagwe, @honkabogo, and @GovLeeKinyanjui bring to Cabinet the stamina and wealth of experience in public service that will accelerate service delivery to the people of Kenya. Coupled with their solid leadership skills and capabilities, we are confident that they will steer our country’s transformation while advancing our Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.”
The appointments follow the National Assembly's approval on January 16, 2025, where Members of Parliament unanimously endorsed the nominations. During the vetting process, the candidates demonstrated a profound understanding of their respective sectors, earning the confidence of lawmakers.