- Mutahi Kagwe, Lee Kinyanjui, and William Kabogo were officially sworn in as Cabinet Secretaries.
- President William Ruto presided over the ceremony at State House, Nairobi.
- National Assembly approved their nominations after vetting by the Committee on Appointments.
- Kagwe takes charge of Agriculture, Kinyanjui of Investment and Trade, and Kabogo of ICT.
- These appointments follow a December 2024 Cabinet reshuffle by President Ruto.
President William Ruto officially welcomed three new Cabinet Secretaries into his administration during a swearing-in ceremony held at State House, Nairobi. The trio, Mutahi Kagwe, Lee Kinyanjui, and William Kabogo, had received approval from the National Assembly, marking their entry into key government dockets.
Key Assignments for the New Cabinet Secretaries
- William Kabogo will helm the Ministry of ICT, replacing Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi, who had been acting in the role.
- Mutahi Kagwe took over the Agriculture docket, which was temporarily under Environment CS Aden Duale.
- Lee Kinyanjui, former Nakuru Governor, assumes leadership of the Investment and Trade Ministry, previously under Salim Mvurya in an acting capacity.
Parliamentary Approval Process
The National Assembly’s Committee on Appointments endorsed the nominees, praising their qualifications, experience, and understanding of their assigned ministries. The committee emphasized their ability to address administrative and technical challenges effectively.
December 2024 Cabinet Reshuffle
President Ruto’s reshuffle in December 2024 set the stage for these appointments, aiming to streamline government operations. The reshuffle also included adjustments in state corporations and foreign missions.
With the swearing-in of Mutahi Kagwe, Lee Kinyanjui, and William Kabogo, President Ruto’s Cabinet gains
