Linturi, Owalo among six former CSs who have lost their dockets
At least six former Cabinet Secretaries have been replaced in the recent reshuffle announced by President William Ruto today.
Those affected include Susan Nakhumicha (Health), Ezekiel Machogu (Education), Mithika Linturi (Agriculture), Zachary Njeru (Water), Kipchumba Murkomen (Transport), and Eliud Owalo (ICT).
Attorney General Justin Muturi has also been replaced, with his position now occupied by former Trade CS Rebecca Miano.
Ruto appointed Debra Mulongo Barasa as the new CS for Health, Julius Ogambo for Education, Andrew Karanja for Agriculture, Davis Chirchir for Transport, Eric Muriithi for Water, and Margaret Ndung’u for ICT.
It, however, remains unclear if some of the former CSs will make a comeback.
“Further consultations are ongoing after which I will announce more names in due course,” he said.
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President William Ruto dismissed his cabinet secretaries on July 11 following the heightened protests by the Gen Zs in the country.
“Upon reflection and listening keenly to what the people of Kenya have said and after a holistic appraisal of the performance of my cabinet and its achievements and challenges, I have today in line with the powers given to me, I have decided to dismiss with immediate effect all the cabinet secretaries and the attorney general from the cabinet of the Republic of Kenya except the prime cabinet secretary and cabinet secretary for foreign and diaspora affairs,” he said.
During the announcement, Ruto stated that Principal Secretaries will manage the day-to-day operations of the government.
In disbanding the cabinet, the president pledged to form a new team to help him execute key initiatives of his Kenya Kwanza administration.
Several Cabinet Secretaries faced intense public criticism due to accusations of extravagance and ineptitude.
Linturi, Owalo among six former CSs who have lost their dockets
