Parliament committee okays 19 CS nominees, rejects Stella Langat
By Ascah Mwango, August 7, 2024
The Parliament Committee on Appointments has approved 19 Cabinet Secretary nominees selected by President William Ruto to fill positions in his broad-based government.
Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah announced the approval on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, shortly after the conclusion of the vetting process for 20 individuals.
“Honourable Speaker, I beg to lay the following paper on the table of the House today, August 7, 2024, the second report of the Committee of Appointments on the vetting of persons for appointment to the Offices of Secretaries volumes 1, 2, 3A and 3B,” Ichung’wah stated.
However, the National Assembly has rejected the nomination of Stella Soi Langat for the position of Gender Cabinet Secretary.
The approved CSs include;
1. National Treasury – John Mbadi
2. Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports – Kipchumba Murkomen
3. Cooperatives and MSME Development – Wycliffe Oparanya
4. Tourism and Wildlife – Rebecca Miano
5. Energy and Petroleum – Opiyo Wandayi
6. Public Service – Justin Muturi
7. Investments, Trade and Industry – Salim Mvurya
8. Labour and Social Protection – Alfred Mutua
9. Mining and Blue Economy – Hassan Joho
10. Ministry of the Interior and National Administration – Kithure Kindiki
11.Ministry of Health – Debra Mulongo Barasa
12. Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry- Aden Duale
13. Ministry of Roads and Transport – Davis Chirchir
14. Ministry of Defence – Soipan Tuya
15. Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation – Eric Muga
16. Ministry of Education- Julius Migosi
17. Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development – Alice Wahome
18. Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development- Andrew Karanja
19. Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy- Margaret Ndungu