NAIROBI, Kenya- Kenya’s political landscape is abuzz following a significant Cabinet reshuffle unveiled by President William Ruto.
Kipchumba Murkomen, nominated as the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration (MINA), has pledged to approach his new role with “honour and dignity.”
Murkomen, currently serving as Cabinet Secretary for Transport, expressed his gratitude to President Ruto for the nomination, describing it as an “incredible opportunity to serve our great nation.”
Should Parliament approve his appointment, Murkomen is poised to oversee one of the country’s most critical ministries.
“In keeping with my oath of office, I undertake to serve with honour and dignity and to perform the functions of my office to the best of my ability,” he stated, further promising to champion Kenya Kwanza’s national security agenda.
This reshuffle, according to State House Chief of Staff Felix Koskei, is part of a strategic effort to align government operations with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
Murkomen isn’t the only one taking on a new portfolio. Former Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has been nominated to lead the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, while Lee Kinyanjui, a former Nakuru Governor, has been tapped to helm the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry.
Meanwhile, William Kabogo, previously the Kiambu Governor, will head the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, replacing Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u, who has been named High Commissioner to Ghana.
In another high-profile move, Salim Mvurya has been reassigned to the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, signaling a fresh approach to managing Kenya’s dynamic youth sector.
Beyond the Cabinet, President Ruto unveiled a series of appointments to Kenya’s Foreign Service and state corporations. Notable among them is Ababu Namwamba’s appointment as Permanent Representative to UNEP and UNON.
On the state corporations front, former Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi will now chair the Kenya Revenue Authority Board, while Anthony Mwaura takes the reins at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority.
Koskei emphasized that these nominations reflect the President’s commitment to enhancing service delivery across all sectors. “These appointments underscore the government’s dedication to aligning operations with the needs of Kenyans,” he noted.
With Parliament set to vet the nominees, Kenyans will be closely watching to see how this new team delivers on its promises.
