President William Ruto has called on his newly reconstituted Cabinet to prioritize serving the people of Kenya above all else.
In a speech following their swearing-in ceremony on Thursday at State House, Nairobi, Ruto urged the new Cabinet members to put aside personal interests and focus solely on their duties.
“I urge you to dedicate yourselves to delivering results and implementing the strategies, programs, and projects necessary for the nation’s transformation,” Ruto stated. “Make the people of Kenya your first and only priority, and ensure that your own interests do not interfere with your responsibilities.”
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The President assured the new Cabinet Secretaries of his full support in fulfilling their mandates. He pledged to lead by example, demonstrating effective stewardship of public resources and accountability.
Ruto emphasized that Kenyans have clearly articulated their expectations, showing zero tolerance for failure, inefficiency, corruption, and ineptitude. He described the new Cabinet as champions of the nation’s development agenda, calling on them to be team players, servant leaders, and reliable custodians of public trust.
“I am confident that each of you has the capability to meet your mandates and fulfill the people’s expectations,” Ruto said. “The new Cabinet has embarked on a mission that must succeed. Serving in these high-responsibility positions comes with the immense duty to ensure Kenyans receive the best services efficiently, impartially, and promptly.”
The swearing-in ceremony saw 19 new Cabinet Secretaries take their oaths of office. The appointees are:
- Kithure Kindiki
- Soipan Tuya
- John Mbadi
- Justin Muturi
- Aden Duale
- Alice Wahome
- Julius Ogamba
- Davis Chirchir
- Rebecca Miano
- Hassan Joho
- Alfred Mutua
- Eric Muuga
- Salim Mvurya
- Debra Barasa
- Kipchumba Murkomen
- Opiyo Wandayi
- Margaret Ndung’u
- Wycliffe Oparanya
- Dr. Andrew Karanja
