President William Ruto has announced significant changes to his administration, including the appointment of CS Andrew Karanja as Kenya’s Ambassador to Brazil.
The reshuffles were made public by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
“His Excellency the President has today made nominations, reassignments, and appointments to the senior ranks of the Executive,” Koskei said in the official statement.
Former Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has been nominated as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Other notable diplomatic appointments include Margaret Nyambura as Kenya’s Ambassador to Ghana and Dorothy Angote as Ambassador to Zimbabwe.
Additionally, President Ruto appointed Mutahi Kagwe, Lee Kinyanjui, and William Kabogo to key positions within his cabinet. Mutahi Kagwe, former Health Cabinet Secretary known for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been named the new Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development. He replaces Andrew Karanja, who has been appointed Ambassador to Brazil.
Lee Kinyanjui has been appointed Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade, and Industry, while William Kabogo will serve as Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication, and Digital Economy.
In other reassignments, Salim Mvurya will now head the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, while Kipchumba Murkomen has been moved to lead the Ministry of Interior and National Administration. Murkomen takes over this role from Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who had been acting in the position following Kithure Kindiki’s elevation to Deputy President after the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua.
Other key appointments include Ndiritu Muriithi as Chairperson of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Anthony Mwaura as Chairperson of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority, and Kembi Gitura as Chairperson of the Board of Directors at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital.
“His Excellency the President has transmitted the nominations of the Cabinet Secretaries, High Commissioners, Ambassadors, and Permanent Representatives to the National Assembly for consideration and approval by Parliament, in fulfillment of the legal requirements set out under our nation’s supreme law,” Koskei added.
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