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Ruto reshuffles Cabinet, appoints former Governors to Key Positions

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In a further adjustment, former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui has been nominated to head the Trade Ministry, taking over the role previously held by Mvurya.

The reshuffle also includes fresh Cabinet nominations, with several former politicians returning to key government roles. Notably, former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has been nominated as Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy, succeeding Dr. Margaret Nyambura, who has been appointed as Kenya’s High Commissioner to Ghana.

The announcement, made by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, revealed the reassignment of Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to the Interior Ministry, following the appointment of Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President. Salim Mvurya has been moved from the Investments, Trade, and Industry Ministry to lead the newly titled Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports Ministry, filling the vacancy left by Murkomen.

In a further adjustment, former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui has been nominated to head the Trade Ministry, taking over the role previously held by Mvurya.

The reshuffle also includes fresh Cabinet nominations, with several former politicians returning to key government roles. Notably, former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has been nominated as Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy, succeeding Dr. Margaret Nyambura, who has been appointed as Kenya’s High Commissioner to Ghana.

Additionally, Mutahi Kagwe, who served as Health Cabinet Secretary under former President Uhuru Kenyatta, is set to take on the Agriculture portfolio, replacing Dr. Andrew Karanja, who has been nominated as Kenya’s Ambassador to Brazil.

These strategic appointments reflect President Ruto’s commitment to bringing experienced leadership into his Cabinet as he navigates the challenges facing the nation.

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