President William Ruto has today made 51 nominations to the ranks of Principal Secretaries to various State Departments.
Through a statement by the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei stated that the nominations were made following the recommendation of the Public Service Commission (PSC).
“It is notified that His Excellency William Samoei Ruto, PHD, CGH following the recommendation of the Public Service Commission, has on this second day of November, 2022 caused nominations to the ranks of Principal Secretaries” reads the statement.
The nominations have been forwarded to the National Assembly for approval.
“The Presidential Action is pursuant to Article 155 (3)(a) of the Constitution. By dint of the Executive Action, the nominations have been transmitted to the National Assembly for the consideration and approval by Parliament in accordance with the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act (No. 33 of 2011),” it adds.
Most notable nominees include those who lost during the August 9 elections including Nixon Korir, Jonathan Mueke, Alex Wachira and Beatrice Inyangala and Dr. Edward Kisiang’ani.
The nominations of Principal Secretaries to various ranks include;
Office of the Deputy President; Julius Korir (State Department for Cabinet Affairs), Teresia Mbaika Malokwe (State Department for Devolution).
Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary; Esther Ngero (State Department for Performance and Delivery Management), Aurelia Rono (State Development for Parliamentary Affairs.
Ministry of Interior and National Administration; Raymond Omollo (State Department for Interior and National Administration), Caroline Nyawira Murage (State Department for Correctional Services.
The National Treasury and Economic Planning; Dr. Chris Kiptoo (The National Treasury), James Muhati (State Department for Economic Planning).
Ministry of Defence; Patrick Mariro.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Affairs; Dr Korir Sing’oei (State Department for Foreign Affairs), Roseline Njogu (State Department for Diaspora Affairs).
Ministry of Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action; Amos Gathecha (State Department for Public Service), Veronica Mueni Nduva (State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action).
Ministry of Roads and Transport; Joseph Mungai Mbugua (State Department for Roads), Mohamed Dhagar (State Department for Transport).
Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development; Nixon Korir (State Department for Lands and Physical Planning), Charles Hinga (State Department for Housing and Urban Development), Joel Arumonyang (State Department for Public Works).
Ministry of Information, Communication and The Digital Economy; Professor Edward Kisiangani (State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications), Engineer John Kipchumba Tanui (ICT and The Digital Economy).
Ministry of Health; Engineer Peter Tum (State Department for Medical Services), Dr.Josephine Mburu (State Department for Health Standards and Professional Management).
Ministry of Education; Dr. Belio Kipsang (State Department for Basic Education), Esther Thaara Muhoria (State Development for TVET), Beatrice Inyangala (State Department for Higher Education and Research).
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development; Phillip Jello Harsama (State Department for Crop Development), Harry Kimutai (State Department for Livestock Development).
Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry; Alfred K’Ombundo (State Department for Trade), Abubakar Hassan (State Department for Investment Promotion), Juma Mukhwana (State Department for Industry).
Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises; Patrick Kiburi Kilemi (State Department for Cooperatives), Susan Mangemi (State Department for MSMEs Development).
Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts; Ismail Madey (State Department for Youth Affairs), Jonathan Mueke (State Department for Sports and Arts).
Ministry of Environment and Forestry; Festus Ngeno (State Department for Environment), Ephantus Kimotho (State Department for Forestry).
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage; John Ololtuaa (State Department for Tourism), Sylvia Naseya Muhoro (State Department for Wildlife), Ummy Mohammed Bashir (State Department for Culture and Heritage).
Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation; Dr. Paul Ronoh (State Department for Water and Sanitation), Gitonga Mugambi (State Department for Irrigation).
Ministry of Energy and Petroleum; Alex Wachira (State Department for Energy), Mohamed Liban (State Department for Petroleum).
Ministry of Labour and Social Protection; Geoffrey Kaituko (State Department for Labour and Skills Development), Joseph Mugosi Mutavi (State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs).
Ministry of East African Community (EAC), ASALS and Regional Development; Abdi Dubart (State Department for East African Community Affairs), Idris Dogota State Department for ASALS and Regional Development).
Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs; Elijah Mwangi (State Department for Mining), Betsy Muthoni Njagi (State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries), Shadrack Mwadime (State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs).
