Mung’aro reshuffles his Cabinet after election of his CEC as Assembly speaker
The County Spokesperson, Jonathan Mativo, confirmed the reshuffle through a statement
Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro has announced a reshuffle of his cabinet hours after Catherine Kenya, the former County Executive Committee Member for Roads, was elected speaker of the county Assembly.
In the reshuffle, the Kilifi County boss has appointed Philip Charo as the acting CECM for Roads.
Charo currently serves as the Chief Officer in the same department.
The County Spokesperson, Jonathan Mativo, confirmed the reshuffle through a statement.
“I hereby assign Philip Charo to undertake and discharge the duties of the offices of county secretary and CECM for Roads, Transport and Public Works temporarily,” he announced.
Hezekiah Mwaruwa, previously the Chief Officer in the Department of Finance, has also been reassigned to serve in the Office of the Governor.
“Further to this, Engineer Hezekiah Mwaruwa was assigned to discharge duties of chief officer at the executive office of the governor.”
Mativo confirmed that the administrative changes are effective immediately, although they remain temporary.
The move comes after Catherine Kenga, the former Roads CECM, was elected as the new Speaker of the Kilifi County Assembly during a special session held on Monday.
Kenga joined the Kilifi County Government in 2023, following the 2022 General Election that brought Mung’aro into office.
She previously held the role of acting County Secretary after the removal of Martin Mwaro.
Her election as Speaker follows the ousting of her predecessor, Teddy Mwambire, who was removed from office through a vote of no confidence on June 30, 2025. Mwambire faced allegations of misconduct and constitutional violations.
The leadership changes mark a significant shift in the county’s political landscape as the administration seeks stability and continuity in governance.
