- The Environment CS has exuded confidence in the Ministry's work so far.
- CS Tuya wished Duale well as he took over the Environment docket.
Image: SOIPAN TUYA / X
Environment CS Aden Duale and Defence CS Soipan Tuya have officially taken over the ministries.
Duale handed over the Defence Ministry as Tuya handed over the Environment Ministry.
Duale handed over the office at Ulinzi House in Nairobi in the presence of Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Kahariri and Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru in attendance.
The Environment CS has exuded confidence in the Ministry's work so far.
"Reflecting on my tenure as Defence Cabinet Secretary, I feel immense pride in the progress we made, from enhancing our operational readiness to forging key partnerships," Duale said on X shortly after handing over the Ministry.
He said the Ministry will tap into Tuya's vast experience and a fresh perspective on the role.
"I am confident she will address the challenges ahead with dedication and skill. I extend my full support to her and wish her every success in this critical role," Duale said.
At the NHIF building, Tuya handed over the Environment office to CS Duale.
CS Tuya wished Duale well as he took over the Environment docket.
"Handed over the @Environment_Ke docket to Waziri @HonAdenDuale this morning at NHIF Building, Nairobi City County. Godspeed my brother," she said.
Image: ADEN DUALE
On Thursday last week, President William Ruto presided over the swearing-in of his 19 Cabinet Secretaries.
The event, held at State House Nairobi, followed Parliament's approval of the nominees.
Each of CSs subscribed to a solemn, oath and affirmation of the state office.
Ruto urged his newly reconstituted Cabinet to make service to the people of Kenya their first and only priority.
He encouraged them to also focus on delivering and implementing of programmes that will move the country forward.
"I urge you, therefore, to go forth and from this day, focus on delivery, and dedicate your time and effort to the implementation of the various strategies, programmes, and projects that the nation’s transformation demands," the President said.
"I encourage you to make the people of Kenya your first and only priority and to never let your interests come in the way of your duties."
Ruto assured the new CSs of his full support in discharging their mandate to Kenyans.
He said that he would be leading by example as a good steward of public resources and accountability.
Ruto said the people of Kenya have made their expectations known in bold terms.
He added that they have also made their intolerance for failure, inefficiency, corruption, and ineptitude equally clear.
"As champions of the nation’s development agenda, you will be team players, servant leaders, faithful trustees, effective stewards of the people’s interests, and dependable custodians of their resources."