National Assembly Releases Vetting Schedule for President Ruto’s New Cabinet Nominees
The National Assembly Clerk released the vetting schedule for President William Ruto’s new cabinet nominees on Thursday, July 25.
The vetting process is set from Thursday, August 1, to Sunday, August 4, as per the notification of approval hearings.
The vetting order came after National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula referred the nominees to the Committee Appointments for House approval.
Kithure Kindiki is first in line for vetting for the Interior and National Administration position.
This role was previously held by Kindiki before President Ruto dismissed his cabinet amid nationwide unrest.
On Thursday, August 1, nominees Debra Barasa (Health), Alice Wahome (Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development), Julius Ogamba (Education), and Roselinda Soipan Tuya (Defence) will also be vetted.
Friday, August 2, will see the Committee vetting Andrew Karanja for Agriculture and Livestock Development, replacing Mithika Linturi.
On the same day, the Committee will vet Aden Duale (Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry), Eric Muuga (Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation), Davis Chirichir (Roads and Transport), and Margaret Ndung’u (Information, Communication and Digital Economy).
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Chairman John Mbadi will be vetted on Saturday, August 3, for National Treasury and Economic Planning.
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Former mining CS Salim Mvurya will be considered for Investments, Trade, and Industry.
Saturday will also include vetting for Rebecca Miano (Tourism and Wildlife), Opiyo Wandayi (Energy and Petroleum), and Kipchumba Murkomen (Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports).
On Sunday, the final nominees to be vetted are Hassan Ali Joho (Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs), Alfred Mutua (Labour and Social Protection), Wycliffe Oparanya (Cooperatives and MSMEs Development), Justin Muturi (Public Service and Human Capital Development), and Stella Soi Lang’at (Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage).
Nominees must present their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, and other relevant testimonials for the approval hearings, as stated by the Clerk of the National Assembly.
They also need compliance letters/certificates from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Higher Education Loans Board, Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Kenya Revenue Authority, Commission for University Education, and at least one Credit Reference Bureau.
National Assembly Releases Vetting Schedule for President Ruto’s New Cabinet Nominees
