- President William Ruto appointed former ICT minister Eliud Owalo as deputy chief of staff, focusing on performance and implementation management
- Moses Kuria, former Minister of Public Service, has been appointed as a senior adviser to the Council of Economic Advisers to support BETA
- Dennis Itumbi is now the head of Creative Economy and Special Projects at the President's Office
- The appointment has created mixed feelings, with many Kenyans questioning the re-appointment of previously sacked officials
Nairobi – President William Ruto he has reappointed two secretaries who were fired in his administration.
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The head of state said the appointment will contribute to the implementation of his Bottom-Up Economic Agenda (BETA).
Who has Ruto appointed again?
In a statement by the Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, Ruto appointed former ICT Minister Eliud Owalo as deputy chief of staff, Performance Management and Delivery.
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In order to assist the Office of the President in carrying out its duties, the Honorable President, with the approval of the Public Service Commission (PSC), has appointed Eliud Owalo, EGH as the Deputy Chief of Staff, Performance and Implementation Management,” Koskei. he said.
Koskei explained that the position is a ministerial appointment. Owalo, among other duties, will be responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of priority and effective and efficient projects and programs.
Former Minister of Public Service Moses Kuria he has also returned to Ruto's administration after being appointed as the chief economic advisor.
“In order to strengthen the implementation of the BETA Program by the wider government, the head of state and government has led to the appointment of the Hon. Moses Kiarie Kuria, HSC, as the Chief Adviser in his Council of Economic Advisers,” continued Koskei.
Dennis Itumbi has been appointed head of Creative Economy and Special Projects at the President's Office.
What did Kenyans say about Ruto's appointment?
The latest presidential appointment has been received with mixed opinions with some Kenyans questioning why Kuria and Owalo were sacked and re-appointed.
@thomaschauke:
“The more things change, the more they stay the same.”
@tara0436:
“Congratulations to Moses Kuria for his appointment as Senior Advisor to his Economic Advisory Council.”
@Kingoriiwambui:
“The minister of commerce when Kenyans lost billions in the Cooking Oil scam was Moses Kuria, @WilliamsRuto desperately needs him as a top economic advisor!”
@LatexView10:
“What was the point of evicting these people in the first place when all he's doing is recycling?”
@overcomethebad:
“Okay, Eliud was trying. Moses too, but he needs to reduce politics and let people see him working, not being involved in politics for 60 percent.”
When did Ruto dismiss his Cabinet?
On Thursday, July 11, the head of state sent home all members of the Council of Ministers except Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi.
The President said his strong decision was based on the assessment of his Cabinet and the public Kenya.
Earlier, Ruto said the changes would complete the steps he had been taking since he accepted public pressure to carry out a complete overhaul of the government.
The decision was prompted by young people who came out on the streets to oppose Ruto's style of leadership and demand accountability.
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