President William Ruto yesterday made changes in his government, dismissing Nine Principal Secretaries in a move that shows shift in government priorities.
According to the reshuffling announced on March 20, we saw the removal of Geoffrey Kaituko ( Shipping and Maritime), Shadrack Mwongolo (Labour), and Peter Tum (Sports) as part of the restructuring.
Abdi Fidhow (EAC), Abubakar Hassan (Investment Promotion), and Alfred K’Ombudo (Trade) were also relieved of their duties amid concerns over government spending.
Edward Kisiang’ani (Broadcasting) and James Muhati (Economic Planning) were among those affected as Ruto expanded state departments to an unprecedented 58.
As the above were ousted, President William Ruto incorporated 10 Principal Secretaries who are allied to the former prime minister Raila Odinga.
Judith Pareno was nominated to head Justice, Human Rights & Constitutional Affairs. Fikirini Jacobs was nominated to head Youth and Sports.
Carren Achieng was nominated to head Children Welfare Services. Caroline Karugu was nominated to head East African Community Affairs.
Regina Ombam was nominated to Trade. Michale Lenasalon was nominated Devolution. Ouma Oluga was nominated to Medical Services. Bonface Makokha to Economic Planning and Jane Imbunya to Public Service.
By Nairobi