NAIROBI, Kenya – Former Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has made a political comeback after President William Ruto nominated him to serve as the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock, and Development.
The nomination, announced Thursday by Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, marks a significant shake-up in President Ruto’s Cabinet.
Kagwe replaces Andrew Karanja, who has been nominated to serve as Kenya’s Ambassador to Brazil.
Kagwe, a seasoned politician and administrator, rose to national prominence as Health CS during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s tenure, where he played a critical role in leading Kenya’s COVID-19 response.
His management of the pandemic earned him both local and international recognition, solidifying his reputation as a crisis manager in government.
Beyond his recent role, Kagwe boasts a political career spanning decades.
He previously served as Nyeri Senator and was instrumental in liberalising Kenya’s communication sector during President Mwai Kibaki’s administration, a reform that paved the way for the country’s digital transformation.
He was also the Member of Parliament of Mukurwe-ini from 2003 to 2007.
The nomination, announced Thursday by Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, marks a significant shake-up in President Ruto’s Cabinet.
Kagwe replaces Andrew Karanja, who has been nominated to serve as Kenya’s Ambassador to Brazil.
Kagwe, a seasoned politician and administrator, rose to national prominence as Health CS during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s tenure, where he played a critical role in leading Kenya’s COVID-19 response.
His management of the pandemic earned him both local and international recognition, solidifying his reputation as a crisis manager in government.
Beyond his recent role, Kagwe boasts a political career spanning decades.
He previously served as Nyeri Senator and was instrumental in liberalising Kenya’s communication sector during President Mwai Kibaki’s administration, a reform that paved the way for the country’s digital transformation.
He was also the Member of Parliament of Mukurwe-ini from 2003 to 2007.
