THE NEW RUTO'S CABINET SECRETARIES

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President William Ruto has recently made significant changes to Kenya's Cabinet. On December 19, 2024, he nominated former allies of ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta—Mutahi Kagwe, Lee Kinyanjui, and William Kabogo—to Cabinet positions. Additionally, Kipchumba Murkomen, previously serving as the Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary, was reassigned to the powerful position of Interior Cabinet Secretary. 

Earlier in the year, in July 2024, President Ruto dismissed his entire Cabinet, retaining only Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. This move was in response to widespread youth-led protests against proposed tax hikes and economic challenges. Subsequently, he appointed new Cabinet Secretaries, including members from opposition parties, aiming to form a broad-based government to address national grievances. 

As of December 2024, the updated Cabinet includes:

President: William Ruto

Deputy President: Kithure Kindiki

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs: Musalia Mudavadi

Interior and National Administration: Kipchumba Murkomen

Defence: : John Mbadi

Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry: Soipan Tuya

Roads and Transport: Davis Chirchir

Health: Deborah Mulongo Barasa

Education: Julius Migos Ogamba

Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development: Alice Wahome

Labour and Social Protection: Alfred Mutua

Tourism and Wildlife: Rebecca Miano

Energy and Petroleum: James Opiyo Wandayi

Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs: Hassan Joho

Agriculture and Livestock Development: Andrew Karanja

Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy: Margaret N. Ndung'u

East Africa Community (EAC), ASALs, and Regional Development: Beatrice Askul Moe

Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation: Eng. Eric Muriithi Muuga

Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports: Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen

Cooperatives and MSME Development: Wycliffe Oparanya

Public Service and Human Capital Development: Justin Muturi

Investments, Trade, and Industry: Salim Mvurya

Attorney General: Dorcas Oduor

Secretary to the Cabinet: Mercy Kiiru Wanjau

These appointments reflect President Ruto's efforts to create an inclusive government and address the concerns raised by citizens during the protests.