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President Ruto picks 51 Principal Secretaries

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30 November 2023
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President William Ruto has nominated 51 Principal Secretaries to serve in various State Departments.

A release signed Wednesday by the Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service Felix Koskei, says the appointments were done following the recommendation of the Public Service Commission.

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The President has forwarded the names to the National Assembly for consideration and approval.

“IT IS NOTIFIED that HIS EXCELLENCY HON. WILLIAM SAMOEI RUTO, PHD, CGH, following the recommendation of the Public Service Commission, has on this second day of November, 2022 caused nominations to the ranks of Principal Secretaries” reads the statement.

“The Presidential Action is pursuant to Article 155 (3)(a) of the Constitution. By dint of the Executive Action, the nominations have been transmitted to the National Assembly for the consideration and approval by Parliament in accordance with the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act (No. 33 of 2011)” it adds.

Notable appointments include 11 women. August election losers who clinched the top positions include Nixon Korir, Jonathan Mueke, Alex Wachira and Beatrice Inyangala. Renowned political analyst Dr Edward Kisiang’ani who if approved will be PS Broadcasting and Telecommunications.

The nominees for appointment to the rank of Principal Secretaries in various State Departments are as follows:

51 Principal Secretaries

Julius Korir – State Department for Cabinet Affairs
Teresia Malokwe – State Department for Devolution
Esther Ngero – State Department for Performance and Delivery Management
Aurelia Rono – State Department for Parliamentary Affairs
Raymond Omollo – State Department for Interior & National Administration
Caroline Nyawira Murage – State Department for Correctional Services
Prof. Julis Bitok – State Department for Citizen Services
Chris Kiptoo – The National Treasury
James Muhati – State Department for Economic Planning
Patrick Mariro – Defence
Dr Korir Sing’oei – State Department for Foreign Affairs
Roseline Njogu – State Department for Diaspora Affairs
Amos Gathecha – State Department for Public Service
Veronica Mueni Nduva – State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action
Joseph Mungai Mbugua – State Department for Roads
Mohamed Dhagar – State Department for Transport
Nixon Korir – State Department for Lands and Physical Planning
Charles Hinga – State Department for Housing and Urban Development
Joel Arumoyang – State Department for Public Works
Prof. Edward Kisiangani – State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications
Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui  – State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy
Eng. Peter Tum – State Department for Medical Services
Dr Josephine Mburu – State Department for Health standards and Professional Management
Dr Belio Kipsang – State Department for Basic Education
Esther Thaara Muhoria – State Department for TVET
Beatrice Inyangala – State Department for Higher Education and Research
Philip Kello Harsama – State Department for Crop Development
Harry Kimutai – State Department for Livestock development
Alfred K’Ombundo – State Department for Trade
Abubakar Hassan – State Department for Investment promotion
Juma Mukhwana – State Department for Industry
Patrick Kiburi Kilemi – State Department for Cooperatives
Susan Mangeni – State Department for MSMEs Development
Ismail Madey – State Department for Youth Affairs
Jonathan Mueke – State Department for Sports and The Arts
Festus Ngeno – State Department for Environment
Ephantus Kimotho – State Department for Forestry
John Ololtuaa – State Department for Tourism
Sylvia Naseya Muhoro – State Department for Wildlife
Ummy Mohammed Bashir – State Department for Culture and Heritage
Dr Paul Ronoh – State Department for Water and Sanitation
Gitonga Mugambi – State Department for Irrigation
Alex Wachira – State Department for Energy
Mohamed Liban – State Department for Petroleum
Geoffrey Kaituko – State Department for Labour and Skills Development
Joseph Mugosi – State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs
Abdi Dubart – State Department for East African Community Affairs
Idris Dogota – State Department for The ASALs and Regional development
Elijah Mwangi – State Department for Mining
Betsy Muthoni Njagi – State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries
Shadrack Mwadime – State Department for Shiping and Maritime Affairs

9,154 persons had applied for the Principal Secretary jobs, but only 585 were shortlisted.

 

 

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