Ruto nominates new PSs in another govt reshuffle
President William Ruto has again reshuffled his government by nominating new Principal Secretaries (PSs).
In a gazette notice, dated March 20, 2025, the president has nominated new PSs whose names have been sent to the National Assembly for approval.
“His Excellency the president has today instituted changes to the organization of government. The Presidential Action, serialized as Executive Order No. 1 of 2025, causes nominations to and reassignments of state departments, as well as postings to the nation’s foreign service.
“The changes are driven by the need to harness the opportunities within emerging sectors of the economy, as well as to address challenges affecting Kenya’s social fabric. Collectively, the changes seek to further accelerate the implementation of the Administration’s seminal socio-economic blueprint, the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA),” the notice read.
Nominees
Jane Imbunya has been nominated as the PS for the State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development. Regina Akoth Ombam has been nominated as PS for the State Department for Trade, while Cyrell Odede has been nominated for the State Department for Public Investments and Assets Management.
Caroline Kangu has been nominated for State Department for East African Community Affairs, while Fredrick Ouma Oluga has been nominated for State Department for Medical Services.
Ahmed Ibrahim has been nominated for State Department for National Government Co-ordination, whereas Judith Pareno has been nominated as Justice, Human Rights, and Constitutional Affairs.
Boniface Makokha has been nominated for Economic Planning, whereas Stephen Isaboke is President Ruto’s preferred PS for the State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications.
Michael Lenasalon and Fikirini Jacobs have been nominated for State Department for Devolution and State Department for Youth, respectively. Carren Achieng has been nominated for the State Department for Children Welfare Services.
