Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui Stories

Lee: Trump's new tariff policy brings challenges and opportunities for Kenya
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 03, 2025

Since May 2000, Kenya has been exempted from tariffs when exporting to the world's largest economy under the African Growth and Opportunity Act which...

MPs to vet Ruto's CS nominees Geoffrey Ruku, Hanna Cheptumo on April 14
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

Their vetting will commence at 2 pm, starting with Geoffrey Ruku, the current Member of Parliament for Mbeere North, who has been nominated for the Pu...

I won’t be silenced, Ruto dialed the wrong number- Muturi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

Muturi asserted that his outspokenness on forced disappearances and unlawful killings led to his dismissal. "If their goal was to silence me, then the...

Duale: All public health facilities to transition to full digital system by October 1
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

Duale also announced the operationalisation of a 24/7 Taifa Care call centre, which is designed to provide continuous support and resolve health-relat...

National Assembly resumes sitting with focus on vetting of Ruto’s nominees, tax amendment bills
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

Among the top priorities is the approval hearings for candidates nominated for various governmental positions, including Principal Secretaries, Cabine...

Ruto: Muturi dismissed himself by skipping Cabinet meetings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

Despite the concerns, the president said he persuaded him to take up the position. However, he later realised that the role was taking a toll on him.

Cabinet Secretaries announce fresh state appointments across various ministries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 29, 2025

CS Murkomen made six appointments to the Firearms Licensing Board. Jemimah Akinyi, Hussein Bakari, Edwin Wanjohi, Nancy Muthoni, Solomon Kibet, and Su...

Revolutionising TB Diagnosis: High-tech machine delivers results in three hours
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 29, 2025

To mark TB Awareness Week, the facility is conducting free TB testing, aiming to reach those who might otherwise go undiagnosed.

New security operations base unveiled in Laikipia as state steps up fight against banditry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

Murkomen said the additional command centre would also help combat the spill-over of criminal activities that have crossed into neighbouring counties,...

Former CJ Willy Mutunga calls for national debate to change law on CS appointments
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 27, 2025

Reacting to Ruto’s latest appointments, Mutunga argued that the criteria for the appointment of CSs now, and in the past governments, have always been...

Loyalty or competence? The bane of Ruto’s cabinet appointees
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 27, 2025

Muturi has been a sore thumb in Ruto’s government, criticizing his boss and displaying defiance without a blink.

Hanna Cheptumo to lead Gender Ministry as CS amid GBV crisis, femicide cases
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

If MPs approve her appointment, she will be tasked with addressing gender-related issues and implementing policies to curb GBV across the country.

Ruto nominates Mbeere North MP Ruku to replace Muturi at Public Service docket
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

If Ruku takes up the Cabinet post, he will have to vacate his Mbeere North parliamentary seat.

Ruto nominates late Baringo Senator Cheptumo’s widow Hanna Wendot as Gender CS
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

Wendot and Ruku will now be vetted by the National Assembly before they can take up their new positions.

Ruto sacks Justin Muturi as CS, nominates MP Ruku to replace him
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

Mutur has served in the ministry since September 2024.

CS Justin Muturi says he won’t join Ruto in Mt Kenya tour, cites personal policy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 23, 2025

The CS has been vocal about his concerns regarding the government’s handling of abductions and extrajudicial killings.

Fired Health CS Nakhumicha nominated as Kenya’s UN envoy in mini-reshuffle after turbulent tenure
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

From failed prescriptions to diplomatic postings, Nakhumicha’s transition marks a new chapter after her abrupt removal from office.

Education CS says KUCCPS portal to be opened by end month for new university applications
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

KUCCPS CEO Agnes Mercy Wahome said the agency had received details of available capacities from universities and was awaiting board approval to announ...

State to roll out ID tracking system to give Kenyans real-time application updates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 19, 2025

The Interior CS further noted the importance of mobile registration outreach programmes, which aim to bring ID services closer to the people.

Kenya yet to utilise Sh1.3 trillion in external loans - CS Mbadi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 19, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi revealed that these unutilized funds continue to accrue commitment and interest fees.

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