President William Ruto has received praise and criticism in almost equal measure after nominating Principal Secretaries (PSs) for various state departments.

Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina said the list of nominees failed to meet regional balance and it is dominated by people from two communities.

“We told you the KK @WilliamsRuto government will be a Kalenjin and Kikuyu affair not a Kenyan affair not -Mama Mboga- “bottom up” my foot “!- … look at the PS list? …. You asked for it you will cry about it … na bado they will amend the constitution. I told you the moment is here!” He tweeted.

Another Twitter user Phannie A. Kwegah said most of the President’s loyalties have been rewarded.

“From the list of Principal Secretaries, we have only two Luhyas, Kisianganyi and Inyangala. The rest are 70% Kalenjin, 20% others. Again, loyalties, heavily rewarded. As we move,” Phannie commended.

Abuga Makori said the President nominated majority of the PSs from his community.

“President William Ruto has decided to make Principal Secretaries a Kalenjin Affair. Congratulations Amba. Bitok, Nixon Korir, Belio Kipsang, Julius Korir, Chris Kiptoo, Aurelia Rono, Korir Sing’oei among others. Kenya is a united nation. Special mention to Edward Kisiangani,” he tweeted.

Ruto praised

Phefumula (SOBNS) @Shadrack_NBSO was of the opinion that Kenyans should just accept the nominees and move on.

“Why are people complaining that their tribe is not on the list of Ruto’s Principal Secretaries? My friend, if you haven’t seen the name of your father, mother, brother, sister, and your name on that list, it doesn’t matter. Just pray whoever has been listed works for all Kenyans,” Phefumula said on Twitter.

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale tweeted: “The President continues to mold his government & we’re grateful as a region/community for the recognition of our professionals; Dr Beatrice Inyangala, Prof Kisiang’ani, Susan Mang’eni & James Muhati as Principal Secretaries. Your Excellency, Mr. President @WilliamsRuto , I thank you.”

While Mohamed Juma @modi_juma said: “Congratulations to all Principal Secretaries nominated by H.E.Hon William Ruto. We have expectations from them to drive Kenya to the next level. Belio Kipsang & Jonathan Mueke need to ensure there’s transition of talents from schools to the outside world. Sporting is lucrative.”

Ruto has since forwarded the 51 nominated PSs to National Assembly for vetting.