Ugunja MP and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary of Political Affairs Opiyo Wandayi has expressed his gratitude to President William Ruto after being nominated for the position of Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum.
In a statement on his X account on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, Wandayi conveyed his appreciation to President Ruto, highlighting the honour and privilege he would feel in serving the nation in this new role, pending approval by the National Assembly.
“Thank you, President William Ruto, for nominating me to the position of CS, Energy and Petroleum. It will be a great honour and privilege to serve my country in this new capacity if I secure the approval of the National Assembly,” Wandayi said.
Additionally, Wandayi acknowledged the guidance and mentorship he received from ODM Party leader Raila Odinga.
“My gratitude to Baba Raila Odinga for his enduring mentorship and tutelage,” Wandayi added.
ODM leaders nominated
Wandayi is not the only key ODM Party leader who bagged a seat in Ruto’s new cabinet.
In a national address on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, President Ruto announced the nomination of John Mbadi, the ODM chairman, for the Ministry of National Treasury and Economic Planning.
Additionally, Hassan Joho, the ODM Deputy Party Leader and former Governor of Mombasa County, has been nominated for the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs.
Furthermore, Wycliffe Oparanya, former Governor of Kakamega County, has been nominated to lead the Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development.
Full list of Ruto’s nominees
1. Ministry of Defence: Hon. Roselinda Soipan Tuya
2. Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry: Aden Barre Duale
3. The National Treasury and Economic Planning: John Mbadi Ng’ongo
4. Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry: Salim Mvurya Mgala
5. Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife: Rebecca Miano
6. Ministry of Energy and Petroleum: James Opiyo Wandayi
7. Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports: Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen
8. Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs: Hassan Ali Joho
9. Ministry of Labour and Social Protection: Alfred Nganga Mutua
10. Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development. Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya
11. Ministry of Public Service and Human Capital Development: Justin Bedan Muturi
12. Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts, and Heritage: Stella Soi Lang’at.