In light of an impending shuffle among Principal Secretaries (PSs), potential names that President William Ruto could preserve have emerged.The anticipated reshuffle has sparked significant debate, with speculation about who will retain their posts and who may be replaced.
Potential Retentions and Their Respective Dockets
Among the PSs rumoured to retain their positions are:
– Salome Beacco – State Department for Correctional Services
– Alex Wachira– State Department for Energy
– Joseph Motari – State Department for Social Protection
– Abdi Dubat – State Department for EAC Affairs
– Festus Ng’eno – State Department For Environment & Climate Change
– John Kipchumba Tanui – State Department for ICT and Digital Economy
– Susan Mang’eni – State Department for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
These individuals are perceived as closely aligned with President Ruto’s developmental goals, potentially securing their roles in the forthcoming government structure.
Broad-Based Government and Political Patronage
President Ruto’s initiative to form a broad-based government has seen the inclusion of allies from opposition figures such as Raila Odinga and former President Uhuru Kenyatta. This strategy is seen as an effort to foster national unity and inclusivity in governance.
Notably, former Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) David Osiany, who served under President Kenyatta, and staunch Raila supporter Gabriel Oguda, have been proposed for key positions. Their nominations highlight the political bargaining that characterizes coalition-building in Kenya’s governance system.
Implications for Governance
The reshuffle marks a significant moment for President Ruto’s administration. It is expected to streamline service delivery and strengthen the government’s focus on key development priorities, including economic recovery, digital transformation, and agricultural modernization.
The new appointments are anticipated to further entrench Ruto’s vision for a bottom-up economic model while ensuring inclusivity in the civil service.
As President Ruto prepares to announce the new lineup of Principal Secretaries, the nation watches closely. The appointments will play a critical role in shaping Kenya’s governance and development trajectory.
Upholding principles of merit and inclusivity will be vital to maintaining public trust and ensuring that the reshuffle strengthens the government’s ability to deliver on its promises.
Over 2,500 Kenyans applied for the PS role, hoping to be shortlisted. Only 109 made the cut.
