- The National Assembly Vetting Committee has approved 19 Cabinet Secretary nominees but rejected Stella Soi Lang’at for the Gender docket.
- The rejection was due to her insufficient knowledge on key issues related to the Gender portfolio.
The National Assembly Vetting Committee has approved 19 Cabinet Secretary nominees and rejected Stella Soi Lang’at, who was nominated for the Gender docket. The rejection was based on her insufficient knowledge of key issues related to her proposed role.
The approved nominees are:
- Kithure Kindiki – Interior
- Debra Barasa – Health
- Julius Migosi Ogamba – Education
- Aden Duale – Environment
- Alice Wahome – Lands
- Soipan Tuya – Defence
- Andrew Mwihia Karanja – Agriculture and Livestock Development
- Eric Muriithi Muuga – Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation
- Davis Chirchir – Roads and Transport
- Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u – Information, Communication, and Digital Economy
- John Mbadi – National Treasury
- Salim Mvurya – Trade
- Rebecca Miano – Wildlife and Tourism
- Opiyo Wandayi – Energy
- Kipchumba Murkomen – Sports
- Hassan Joho – Mining
- Alfred Mutua – Labour
- Justin Muturi – Public Service
- Wycliffe Oparanya – Cooperatives
These nominees are now awaiting the final decision from the House.