Sunday, November 3, 2024 – Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma has
proposed that the position of Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination
of the National Government be given to a member of the Luo community.
The post fell vacant when
President William Ruto appointed Prof. Kithure Kindiki to be his Deputy
following Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment, leaving a void in the powerful
Interior docket.
In a statement, Kaluma
emphasized the community’s role as staunch defenders of human rights and
fundamental freedoms, asserting that this merits their representation in the
Cabinet.
“Let all communities in Kenya
receive their rightful constitutional share of public service appointments. The
position of Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of the National
Government should go to a Luo.
“Luos are the greatest defenders of human rights
and fundamental freedoms,” Kaluma said.
President Ruto faces the
challenge of appointing a successor who can maintain momentum in security,
governance, and public trust.
Sources indicate that
Environment CS Aden Duale and Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah are potential
candidates for the position.
“However, Ichung’wah, while appreciative of the
speculation, has reaffirmed his commitment to Parliament and stated that he is
not seeking a cabinet role.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
