NAIROBI, Kenya – Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo is poised to re-enter the public arena as one of three nominees for Cabinet Secretary positions scheduled for vetting by Members of Parliament (MPs) tomorrow.
Alongside him are Mutahi Kagwe, nominated for Agriculture and Livestock Development, and Lee Kinyanjui for Trade and Investment.
The vetting process will be conducted by the Appointment Committee of the National Assembly, chaired by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. Kagwe, a former minister under retired President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration, will be the first to face the panel.
Kabogo’s session is scheduled for 3 p.m., followed by Kinyanjui at 5 p.m.
If approved, Kabogo will succeed Margaret Nyambura, who was ousted following recent changes by President William Ruto.
Kabogo expressed gratitude, saying, “Grateful to President for the trust and honour of nominating me as Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication and Digital Economy. Thank you, Mr President and the people of Kenya, for this opportunity.”
The nominations of Kabogo, Kagwe, and Kinyanjui—all allies of former President Kenyatta—underscore a burgeoning collaboration between Ruto and his predecessor.
This development comes in the wake of a private meeting between the two leaders in Ichaweri, Gatundu South.
Other significant reshuffles include Kipchumba Murkomen’s shift from Roads, Transport, and Public Works to the Interior docket, replacing Kithure Kindiki, now Deputy President.
Salim Mvurya has been reassigned from Trade to the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports.
Kabogo, once the inaugural governor of Kiambu, lost the position to Ferdinand Waititu in 2017 and was defeated again in 2022 by current Governor Kimani Wamatangi.
As the leader of the Tujibebe Wakenya Party, Kabogo allied with Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza coalition in the 2022 general election.
His appointment comes amid growing discontent in the Mt Kenya region towards Ruto’s administration, particularly following the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua.
Alongside him are Mutahi Kagwe, nominated for Agriculture and Livestock Development, and Lee Kinyanjui for Trade and Investment.
The vetting process will be conducted by the Appointment Committee of the National Assembly, chaired by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. Kagwe, a former minister under retired President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration, will be the first to face the panel.
Kabogo’s session is scheduled for 3 p.m., followed by Kinyanjui at 5 p.m.
If approved, Kabogo will succeed Margaret Nyambura, who was ousted following recent changes by President William Ruto.
Kabogo expressed gratitude, saying, “Grateful to President for the trust and honour of nominating me as Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication and Digital Economy. Thank you, Mr President and the people of Kenya, for this opportunity.”
The nominations of Kabogo, Kagwe, and Kinyanjui—all allies of former President Kenyatta—underscore a burgeoning collaboration between Ruto and his predecessor.
This development comes in the wake of a private meeting between the two leaders in Ichaweri, Gatundu South.
Other significant reshuffles include Kipchumba Murkomen’s shift from Roads, Transport, and Public Works to the Interior docket, replacing Kithure Kindiki, now Deputy President.
Salim Mvurya has been reassigned from Trade to the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports.
Kabogo, once the inaugural governor of Kiambu, lost the position to Ferdinand Waititu in 2017 and was defeated again in 2022 by current Governor Kimani Wamatangi.
As the leader of the Tujibebe Wakenya Party, Kabogo allied with Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza coalition in the 2022 general election.
His appointment comes amid growing discontent in the Mt Kenya region towards Ruto’s administration, particularly following the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua.
