Members of the National Assembly unanimously voted on Wednesday to approve the appointments of Geoffrey Ruku and Hanna Wendot as Cabinet Secretaries.
The approval comes a few days after the two were vetted by the Committee on Appointments to serve in the Public Service and Gender ministries.
The report from the Committee on Appointments was tabled on Tuesday.
"Taking into consideration the finding of the Committee on Appointments in its fifth report on the vetting of the nominees for appointment as Cabinet Secretaries, laid on the table of the House on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 and pursuant to the provisions of Article 152(2) of the constitution and section 3 and 8 of the Public Appointments Act, Cap 7(f) this house approves the appointment of the following persons as Cabinet Secretaries; Hon. Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku to the ministry of Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Projects and Hanna Wendot Cheptumo to the Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage."
The two were vetted on Monday after nomination by President William Ruto.
The report will now be sent to the President by the Speaker of the National Assembly for appointment and swearing in, ahead of starting their official duties.
During the vetting, Ruku, who was picked to replace Justin Muturi, said that he will serve the country without fear or favour, should he be approved for the position.
Ruku also vowed to streamline the Public Service sector, especially on the issue of employment.
He said that he will make sure the face of Kenya is reflected in all public appointments as envisioned in the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
The Mbeere North legislator also promised to create an enabling environment for employment, as well as in establishment of businesses in the country.
Wendot is the widow of former Baringo Senator William Cheptumo.
She was nominated to the Cabinet by President Ruto to fill the position of Gender CS that has not had a substantive holder since the dismissal of the entire Cabinet on July 11, 2024.
She will take over from Aisha Jumwa, who was dismissed.
