‘CSs nominated for reappointment will be vetted’ – Wetang’ula
By Ascah Mwango, July 22, 2024National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has addressed concerns over the vetting of Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) recently retained by President William Ruto. Speaking to the press on Monday, July 22, 2024, Wetang’ula announced that despite their previous presence in the cabinet, they will undergo fresh vetting procedures before assuming their duties again. “In law, these are totally fresh appointments; they will be vetted.” This comes amid public scrutiny regarding the reappointment of six CSs from the dissolved cabinet. According to Wetang’ula, the upcoming vetting process will involve public participation, inviting Kenyans to submit memoranda on the suitability of the 11 nominees. The Committee on Appointments, traditionally chaired by the Speaker of the National Assembly, will oversee this process. “If I receive the communication tomorrow, we will publish the names as required under law. The public will be allowed to give views, send memoranda, and receive any accolades, and we will then set a date for the vetting,” Wetang’ula explained. Addressing the public’s opposition to the reappointment of the six CSs, Wetang’ula asserted that the six were dismissed without any allegations of wrongdoing. “If you read the law properly, persons who cannot occupy public offices are those who have been removed from office on account of a violation of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.” “If you read the law properly, persons who cannot occupy public offices are those who have been removed from office on account of a violation of Chapter 6 of the Constitution. The six were simply dismissed. There was no allegation of any wrongdoing against them,” he added.