- Each Secretary has expressed gratitude for their appointments and outlined their vision for their respective ministries.
On January 17, 2025, three Cabinet Secretaries appointed by President William Ruto took their oaths of office.
The newly appointed officials include William Kabogo, who now oversees the Ministry of Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy; Mutahi Kagwe, appointed as Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development; and Lee Kinyanjui, who will manage Investments, Trade, and Industry.
Each Secretary has expressed gratitude for their appointments and outlined their vision for their respective ministries.
William Kabogo has articulated his dedication to fostering a digitally empowered nation, stating, “Honoured to be sworn in as Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy at State House, Nairobi. I promise to serve all Kenyans with fairness, dedication, and a commitment to delivering a digitally empowered nation. Together, let’s build Kenya’s future.”
Mutahi Kagwe echoed this sentiment, emphasizing collaboration and his commitment to working with stakeholders to fulfill the promises made to Kenyans.
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“I sincerely thank H. E. President William Ruto, for appointing me as the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development. Agriculture is the backbone of our livelihoods and economy. As I humbly take up office, I am aware of the challenges that lie ahead. This is an opportunity to also turn those challenges into opportunities. I shall, at all times, serve with diligence, integrity, and in-observance of the constitution and in the best interests of the people of Kenya. ”
Lee Kinyanjui focused on revitalizing the manufacturing sector and attracting investments, pledging to do his best to fulfill the Ministry's mandate and position Kenya as a regional investment hub.
“I pledge to do my best to fulfill the Ministry's mandate, especially in revitalizing manufacturing & positioning Kenya as regional investment hub,” he said.
Following the ceremony, Kinyanjui highlighted a recent meeting with Linglong Tyres, a company poised to establish operations in Kenya aimed at serving the African market.
He noted the potential benefits, stating, “The factory has the potential to create hundreds of jobs for the youth. To maximize these opportunities, we will advocate for the enforcement of local content policies, which require companies to prioritize the use of local labour, materials, and services in their operations. This ensures that investments directly benefit Kenyan workers and businesses while building local expertise and boosting the economy.”
With their pledges to serve diligently, Kenyans can look forward to innovative policies and initiatives aimed at national growth.
