- Some 19 approved CSs took oath of office in a ceremony held at State House, Nairobi.
- He went on to say that there comes a time when the interest of the country is greater than those of a political party.
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President William Ruto now says that his newly constituted broad-based administration will unlock the full potential of the country.
Speaking during the swearing-in of 19 approved Cabinet Secretaries, Ruto said Kenya has always been held back by political rivalry.
He went on to say that there comes a time when the interest of the country is greater than those of a political party.
The President said this is the reason he reached out to leaders from the Opposition party to join his administration.
Ruto said that he plans to use the knowledge and expertise of these leaders to move the country forward.
"The formation of this broad-based government that brings together former political rivals into one selfless patriotic team, will unlock the potential of our country that has long been denied us by factional and sectarian competition.
"While competition is good, there is a moment when the interest of the nation is greater than the interest of a political formation. It is the reason I have reached out across the aisle to bring onboard the knowledge, expertise and experience of deserving Kenyans though belonging to a different political formation," Ruto said.
The Head of state spoke on Thursday as he presided over the swearing in of his newly reconstituted Cabinet.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi were present.
Some 19 approved CSs took oath of office in a ceremony held at State House, Nairobi.
President William Ruto gazetted their appointments on Wednesday after they were approved by the National Assembly.
They include; Kithure Kandiki, Soipan Tuya, John Mbadi, Justin Muturi, Aden Duale, Alice Wahome, Julian Ogamba, Davis Chirchir and Rebecca Miano.
Others are Hassan Joho, Alfred Mutua, Murithi Muuga, Salim Mvurya, Debra Barasa, Kipchumba Murkomen, Opiyo Wandayi, Margaret Ndung'u, Wycliffe Oparanya and Dr Andrew Karanja.