Three new Cabinet Secretaries set to take Oath as President Ruto’s team expands

In a dramatic turn of events, Kenya’s President William Ruto is gearing up to welcome three new faces to his Cabinet, with the trio set to take their oaths of office at the State House in Nairobi on Friday morning. William Kabogo, Mutahi Kagwe, and Lee Kinyanjui have been appointed as Cabinet Secretaries for Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy, Agriculture and Livestock Development, and Investments, Trade and Industry, respectively.

The appointments, which follow a thorough vetting process by the Appointments Committee, mark a significant shift in the Ruto administration’s line-up, paving the way for fresh perspectives and innovations in key sectors. The National Assembly, after a thorough review of the nominees’ qualifications and experience, has approved the appointments, clearing the way for Kabogo, Kagwe, and Kinyanjui to assume their new roles.

The trio’s impressive credentials, academic qualifications, and professional experience have impressed Members of Parliament, who have hailed them as well-suited for the positions. According to a report by the Committee on Appointments, the nominees demonstrated an in-depth understanding of the topical, administrative, and technical issues associated with their respective portfolios.

As part of the Cabinet shake-up, outgoing CSs Margret Nyambura and Andrew Karanja have bid farewell, with Nyambura opting out of an ambassadorial role to Ghana. Karanja, on the other hand, has been appointed as Kenya’s Ambassador to Brazil, while Salim Mvurya has been re-assigned to the Ministry of Sports, bringing an end to his tenure as a CS.

With the new Cabinet Secretaries set to take the reins on Friday, Kenyans can expect a fresh wave of energy and innovation in key sectors, as the Ruto administration looks to drive growth, economic development, and prosperity across the nation.

Timeline:

• Friday, 10 am: State House Nairobi – William Kabogo, Mutahi Kagwe, and Lee Kinyanjui take their oaths of office as Cabinet Secretaries.
• Last Thursday: National Assembly Members voted in favour of the Committee on Appointments’ report, recommending the approval of the three nominees.
• January 14, 2025: The nominees underwent approval hearings before the Committee on Appointments.