Parliament has announced the vetting schedule for the newly nominated Principal Secretaries (PSs) selected by President William Ruto. According to a notice issued by National Assembly Clerk Samwel Njoroge, the approval hearings will be conducted on Friday, April 4, and Monday, April 7, 2025.
The notice outlines that the nominees will be vetted by relevant Departmental Committees in accordance with Article 118(1)(b) of the Constitution and section 6(4) of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act. The vetting process aims to assess the qualifications, integrity, and suitability of the nominees for their respective positions.
Among those scheduled for vetting is Ahmed Ibrahim, nominated as PS for the State Department for National Government Coordination in the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary. He will appear before the Internal Security Committee. Stephen Isaboke, nominated for the State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunication, will be vetted by the Communication Committee, while Abdulrazak Shaukat (Science, Research, and Innovation) will appear before the Education Committee.
Other nominees set for vetting include Cyrell Odede (Public Investments) and Boniface Makokha (Economic Planning), who will face the Finance and National Planning Committee. Additionally, Ouma Oluga (Medical Services), Jane Imbunya (Public Services), Michael Lenasalon (Devolution), Caren Achieng (Children Welfare), Fikirini Jacobs (Youth Affairs), Regina Akoth (Trade), and Aden Millah (Shipping) are also slated for assessment.
On April 7, Caroline Karugu (EAC Affairs) will face the Defence Committee, while Judith Pareno (Justice and Human Rights) will be vetted by the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee.
The public has been invited to submit written representations regarding the suitability of the nominees. These submissions must be sworn statements accompanied by supporting evidence and sent to the Clerk of the National Assembly via mail, hand-delivery, or email (cna@parliament.go.ke) by 5 pm on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Nominees must present their original identification documents, academic and professional certificates, and other necessary testimonials during the vetting. They are also required to obtain compliance letters from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, and the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has formally referred the nominees’ names and curriculum vitae to the relevant committees for consideration and reporting to the House. The vetting process is a crucial step in ensuring that individuals appointed to key government positions meet the required standards of integrity and competence.
