President William Ruto on Friday oversaw the swearing-in of three appointees to the Cabinet at an event held at the State House.
The CSs include Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture), William Kabogo (ICT) and Lee Kinyanjui (Trade).
Addressing the new CSs, Ruto advised them to shun corruption, become effective communicators and embrace austerity measures.
The President cautioned the CSs against tolerating corruption in their dockets, saying the officers must work extra hard to eliminate the vice in their portfolios.
"I expect you to serve the people of Kenya with dedication, professionalism and fairness,'' Ruto said.
"While we must be firm and effective in our actions, we should also approach our engagements with compassion and patience particularly when communicating with the public.”
At the same time, Ruto expressed confidence that the CSs’ experience is an asset to the state.
“Without exception, all the three cabinet secretaries have extensive experience in both executive and legislative work of our public service,” he said.
"For this reason, I am confident of the skills and the capabilities that they bring in their new roles."
Kabogo is a former Kiambu Governor, Kinyanjui is an ex-Nakuru while Kagwe is a former
Nyeri Senator and former Health CS.
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe signing an appointment letter during his swearing-in at the State House, Nairobi on January 17, 2025/PCS
President William Ruto signs an appointment letter during the swearing-in of CSs on January 17, 2025/PCS
