President William Ruto has unveiled his final list of Cabinet nominees. And it includes members from the opposition.
This follows his decision to dissolve the previous cabinet amid nationwide protests over new tax proposals.
President Ruto aims to create a “broad-based” government by appointing allies of opposition leader Raila Odinga as CS. But, this move has been met with skepticism, especially from the youth-led protest movement.
The New Cabinet Nominees
- National Treasury – John Mbadi Ngo’ongo
- Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports – Kipchumba Murkomen
- Cooperatives and MSME Development – Wycliffe Oparanya
- Gender, Culture, Arts and Heritage – Stella Soi Langa’t
- Tourism and Wildlife – Rebecca Miano
- Energy and Petroleum – James Opiyo Wandayi
- Public Service – Justin Muturi
- Investments, Trade and Industry – Salim Mvurya
- Labour and Social Protection – Alfred Mutua
- Mining and Blue Economy – Hassan Joho
- Ministry of the Interior and National Administration – Kithure Kindiki
- Ministry of Health – Debra Mulongo Barasa
- Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry – Aden Duale
- Ministry of Roads and Transport – Davis Chirchir
- Ministry of Defence – Soipan Tuya
- Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation – Eric Muga
- Ministry of Education – Julius Migosi
- Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development – Alice Wahome
- Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development – Dr. Andrew Karanja
- Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy – Dr. Margaret Ndungu
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Prime Cabinet Secretary – Musalia Mudavadi
The Attorney General and East African Community and ASAL positions are yet to be filled.
Opposition Figures in the Cabinet
The new cabinet includes four opposition members, such as John Mbadi Ngo’ongo for Finance and James Opiyo Wandayi for Energy, aiming to foster unity.
Despite these changes, skepticism remains. The youth-led protest movement continues to demand broader reforms because President Ruto retained some old CSs including Kithure Kindiki and Kipchumba Murkomen.
The nominees must be approved by parliament.
President Ruto will soon announce the final two nominations.
By Vivian K.
