President William Ruto has appointed Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi as the Acting Cabinet Secretary in all ministries. This development comes in the wake of the President’s decision to dissolve the entire cabinet, a bold step announced through a special Gazette Notice dated July 11.
The notice, which cites Article 152 (5) (a) of the Constitution, outlines Mudavadi’s new responsibilities. “That pursuant to Article 152 (5) (a) of the Constitution, Hon. Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi, E.G.H., is assigned as the Acting Cabinet Secretary in all vacant ministerial portfolios,” the gazette notice states.
President Ruto’s decision to dismiss all his Cabinet Secretaries was formally communicated, marking the end of the tenure for the 21 Cabinet posts and that of the Attorney General. This drastic reshuffle underscores the President’s commitment to addressing the feedback from the public regarding the government’s performance.
Ruto emphasized that the re-organization of his administration was crucial for embedding operational enhancements and fostering a governance system that is more responsive to the needs of the Kenyan people. “The review and re-organization of my administration were necessary to embed operational enhancements and foster responsive governance,” Ruto stated.
The President highlighted that his decision was influenced by overwhelming feedback from Kenyans, who voiced their concerns and expectations about the performance of the government. “Now therefore, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the Laws of the Republic of Kenya, do hereby order and direct that in accordance with Article 152 (5) (b) of the Constitution, the Cabinet Secretaries listed below have been dismissed from office as stated,” the notice reads.
This major cabinet reshuffle reflects President Ruto’s proactive approach to governance, signaling his determination to ensure that his administration is aligned with the aspirations of the Kenyan populace. The appointment of Musalia Mudavadi as the acting head of all ministries is expected to bring about a period of transition as the government seeks to identify new leaders who will drive its agenda forward.
As the nation watches closely, the focus now shifts to how Mudavadi will manage his expanded role and how swiftly President Ruto will move to appoint new Cabinet Secretaries. The coming days will undoubtedly be crucial for the Kenyan government as it navigates this period of significant change.
