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‘I look forward to supporting the President’ – Murkomen speaks on his promotion

Martin Oduor
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Incoming Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen. PHOTO/@kipmurkomen/X

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President William Ruto promoted Kipchumba Murkomen to the powerful position of Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration in a major cabinet reshuffle announced on Thursday, December 19, 2024.

Murkomen, who currently serves as Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, now takes on a role that oversees national security, law enforcement, and internal government coordination.

In a post on social media, the incoming Interior CS thanked Ruto for promoting him to the most influential ministry in the Kenyan government.

“I’m grateful and honored to have been reassigned by His Excellency the President, as the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior and National Administration. Thank you, Mr. President, for this incredible opportunity to serve our great nation in this capacity,” Murkomen said.

Kipchumba Murkomen and President William Ruto at a past function at State House. PHOTO/@kipmurkomen/X

The incoming Interior CS pledged to advance the president’s agenda upon assuming the powerful docket, vowing to serve with utmost dedication.

“I look forward to supporting the President in delivering on his national security and administration agenda. In keeping with my oath of office, I undertake serve with honour and dignity and to perform the functions of my office to the best of my ability,” Murkomen said.

Murkomen’s rise within cabinet

President Ruto first appointed Murkomen Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Roads and Transport on September 27, 2022, following his victory in the presidential election.

Murkomen served in the Roads docket until July 11, 2024, when Ruto dismissed nearly his entire cabinet following Gen Z protests that almost toppled his government.

Incoming Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen. PHOTO/@kipmurkomen/X

Ruto reassigned Murkomen to the Sports docket on August 8, 2024, when he reconstituted his cabinet.

Less than six months after taking charge of the Sports docket, Murkomen has now received a significant promotion, now serving as the Interior CS.

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