As the new year approaches, the National Assembly is set to begin the critical task of vetting presidential nominees for various key governmental positions.
In a statement issued on December 28, 2024, the Clerk of the National Assembly invited the public to participate in this process by submitting written statements on oath (affidavits) and any supporting evidence regarding the suitability of the nominees.
Submissions can be sent to:
Clerk of the National Assembly, P.O BOX 41842-0100, Nairobi, or via email at [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is January 3, 2025, at 5 PM.
This call for public participation follows President William Ruto’s notification to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula on December 20, 2024, listing nominees for cabinet secretaries and ambassadorial roles.
The Clerk of the National Assembly further emphasized compliance with Article 118(1)(b) of the Constitution and Section 6(9) of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act (Cap 7 F), ensuring public engagement in the approval process.
The vetting hearings are scheduled for January 14, 2025, and will take place in the Mini Chamber, 1st Floor, County Hall, Parliament Buildings.
Key Nominees for Cabinet Secretary Positions:
- Mutahi Kagwe – Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (12:00 PM).
- William Kabogo – Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy (3:00 PM).
- Lee Kinyanjui – Ministry of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives (5:00 PM).
Ambassadorial Nominees:
- Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u – Accra, Ghana.
- Dr. Andrew Karanja – Brasília, Brazil.
- Ababu Namwamba – United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Nairobi.
- Noor Gabow – Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
This vetting process underscores parliamentary oversight, ensuring that only qualified and competent individuals are entrusted with significant roles in government. Special sittings will be held to review the Committee’s Report, incorporating public input and approval hearing outcomes.
Citizens are urged to seize this opportunity to shape the country’s leadership by providing their feedback before the January 3 deadline.
President William Ruto’s cabinet reshuffle, announced via a Gazette notice on December 19, 2024, set the stage for these nominations.
As the process unfolds, the National Assembly reaffirms its commitment to transparency and public engagement, underscoring the electorate’s vital role in the democratic process.
