President Ruto has selected Alfred Mutua as the nominee for Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection.
In a statement shared on his official social media account, Mutua expressed his gratitude to President William Ruto for the nomination.
“I extend my sincere appreciation to President William Ruto for nominating me to serve as Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection,” he said.
“Subject to parliamentary vetting and approval, I am eager and committed to working diligently for the people of Kenya, contributing to the nation’s progress, economic prosperity, and overall welfare. Forward ever.”
Previously, Alfred Mutua served as Cabinet Secretary for Wildlife and Tourism before the cabinet’s dissolution. If confirmed, he will succeed Florence Bore.
Mutua is among the 11 individuals appointed to join the cabinet following the recent dissolution.
However, the President has not yet announced nominees for the offices of Attorney General and Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of East African Community, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), and Regional Development.
President Ruto’s other nominations include Kipchumba Murkomen for the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Rebecca Miano for the Ministry of Tourism, Justin Muturi for the Ministry of Public Service, Salim Mvurya for the Ministry of Trade, and Alfred Mutua for the Ministry of Labour.
Additionally, Ruto nominated members associated with Opposition leader Raila Odinga to cabinet positions.
These nominations include Hassan Joho for the Ministry of Mining and Blue Economy, Wycliffe Oparanya for Cooperatives and MSME Development, John Mbadi for the Ministry of National Treasury, and Opiyo Wandayi for the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum.
