President William Ruto has officially gazetted the appointment of two new Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) and 14 Principal Secretaries (PSs), with all appointments set to take effect from April 17, 2025. The move follows a recent reshuffle and efforts to fill vacant positions left after the dismissal of the entire Cabinet in July 2024.
The new Cabinet Secretaries, Geoffrey Ruku and Hannah Cheptumo, were unanimously approved by the National Assembly on Wednesday, following their vetting by the Committee on Appointments. Ruku will head the Ministry of Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Projects, replacing Justin Muturi, who was relieved of his duties in the latest Cabinet shake-up.
Hannah Cheptumo has been appointed as CS for Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage. Her appointment fills a critical vacancy that had remained since the dismissal of Aisha Jumwa, who previously held the docket before the Cabinet’s dissolution.
The Committee on Appointments presented its report to Parliament on Tuesday, affirming the suitability of the nominees. During the session, the House unanimously adopted the report, enabling the official appointment of the two CSs.
“Taking into consideration the findings of the Committee on Appointments… this House approves the appointment of Hon. Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku and Hanna Wendot Cheptumo as Cabinet Secretaries,” read part of the motion passed in Parliament.
Alongside the Cabinet appointments, President Ruto also named 14 new Principal Secretaries who will support various ministries in implementing the government’s agenda. The list includes individuals from diverse professional backgrounds such as Jane Kere Imbunya, Regina Akoth Ombam, and Cyrell Odede Wagunda, among others.
This sweeping appointment exercise is seen as part of the President’s broader effort to restructure his administration and streamline service delivery across key sectors.
The newly appointed officials are expected to assume office on April 17, 2025, and play a crucial role in driving the Kenya Kwanza administration’s reform agenda in the public sector, gender equality, and national development.
