Cabinet reshuffle Stories

Ex-CS Justin Muturi alleges state withdrew his security as form of intimidation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 08, 2025

Muturi, dismissed by President William Ruto on March 26, revealed on Tuesday that his security was removed on Monday night.

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...

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 drops Kimtai as Medical Services PS, nominates ex-kmpdu boss Ouma Oluga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

Oluga previously served as the secretary-general of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) and as chief officer of he...

PS reshuffle: Julius Bitok moved to education as Kipsang exits to Immigration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

Among those reshuffled is Immigration PS Julius Bitok, who has been reassigned to the State Department for Basic Education, replacing Belio Kipsang.

Ruto reassigns key principal secretaries to diplomatic posts in surprise shake-up
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 20, 2025

The changes are contained in President William Ruto’s Executive Order No. 1 of 2025.

Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre reshuffles cabinet, appoints new deputy ministers
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 17, 2025

This reshuffle is perceived as a move to bolster the effectiveness of Somalia’s government and improve strategic sectors, including security, commerce...

Ruto receives list of PS candidates amidst looming reshuffle
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

Public Service Commission, under chairman Anthony Muchiri, interviewed 109 applicants in an exercise that ended on January 31, 2024.

MPs recalled for special sitting to consider Ruto's cabinet nominees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 08, 2025

The three nominees—former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo (ICT), former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui (Trade and Investment), and former Nyeri Senator...

President Ruto gives CS Mudavadi, Duale and Mvurya acting roles in Cabinet
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

In a statement released on Saturday, the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei announced the temporary assignments.

Ruto defends broad-based government, vows to transform Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

He said the expanded government structure draws lessons from past protests and seeks to foster development while reducing political divisions.

Ababu Namwamba nominated as Kenya’s UN envoy in mini-reshuffle
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 19, 2024

The nominations were detailed in a circular signed by Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei.

Governor Sakaja reshuffles 11 chief officers, appoints new county secretary
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 05, 2024

The changes that were effected on Monday have seen Godfrey Akumali appointed as acting County Secretary, replacing Patrick Analo.

Dennis Tarus  |  Aug 01, 2024

The four-day exercise will see both reappointed CSs and new faces appear before the National Assembly's Committee on Appointments, chaired by Speaker...

Live blog: MPs vet Ruto's cabinet nominees
Dennis Tarus  |  Aug 01, 2024

The four-day exercise will see both reappointed CSs and new faces appear before the National Assembly's Committee on Appointments, chaired by Speaker...

Details about Beatrice Askul Moe, Turkana's first woman to land Cabinet slot
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2024

The nomination was announced through a communique by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei.

New Treasury CS faces uphill battle against graft, unemployment and debt
The Conversation  |  Jul 26, 2024

Ruto on Wednesday while announcing his second batch of Cabinet nominees, picked John Mbadi, an ODM nominated MP and current chairman of the National A...

Karua bolts out of Azimio, says NARC Kenya's stay in coalition no longer tenable
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 25, 2024

According to the party, the notice is effective from the date of the letter.

Commission faults Ruto over gender balance in recent cabinet nominations
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 25, 2024

The National Gender and Equality Commission emphasised that no more than 16 members should be of the same gender.

Speaker Wetang'ula announces the 20-member team to vet Ruto's CSs
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 25, 2024

The committee, chaired by Speaker Wetangula, will be deputised by Gladys Boss Shollei, with Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah also a member of the vet...

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