LIST OF RUTO'S NEW CABINET THAT INCLUDES OPPOSITION

25 July 2024 · 9

President William Ruto has unveiled his final list of Cabinet nominees. And it includes members from the opposition.

This follows his decision to dissolve the previous cabinet amid nationwide protests over new tax proposals.

President Ruto aims to create a "broad-based" government by appointing allies of opposition leader Raila Odinga as CS. But, this move has been met with skepticism, especially from the youth-led protest movement.

The New Cabinet Nominees

National Treasury - John Mbadi Ngo’ongo
Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports - Kipchumba Murkomen
Cooperatives and MSME Development - Wycliffe Oparanya
Gender, Culture, Arts and Heritage - Stella Soi Langa't
Tourism and Wildlife - Rebecca Miano
Energy and Petroleum - James Opiyo Wandayi
Public Service - Justin Muturi
Investments, Trade and Industry - Salim Mvurya
Labour and Social Protection - Alfred Mutua
Mining and Blue Economy - Hassan Joho
Ministry of the Interior and National Administration - Kithure Kindiki
Ministry of Health - Debra Mulongo Barasa
Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry - Aden Duale
Ministry of Roads and Transport - Davis Chirchir
Ministry of Defence - Soipan Tuya
Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation - Eric Muga
Ministry of Education - Julius Migosi
Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development - Alice Wahome
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development - Dr. Andrew Karanja
Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy - Dr. Margaret Ndungu
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Prime Cabinet Secretary - Musalia Mudavadi

The Attorney General and East African Community and ASAL positions are yet to be filled.

Opposition Figures in the Cabinet

The new cabinet includes four opposition members, such as John Mbadi Ngo’ongo for Finance and James Opiyo Wandayi for Energy, aiming to foster unity.

Despite these changes, skepticism remains. The youth-led protest movement continues to demand broader reforms because President Ruto retained some old CSs including Kithure Kindiki and Kipchumba Murkomen.

The nominees must be approved by parliament.

President Ruto will soon announce the final two nominations.