The Media relations Director at State House Kenya Najma Ismail has issued clarification on President William Ruto’s anticipated press release.
In a statement on X, Ismail has flagged the announcement poster making rounds online, saying that it is a fake poster.
According to reports from the poster and some local media, Ruto was expected to announce the second batch of nominates Cabinet secretaries at State House.
Additionally, the presser was scheduled to take place from 2:00 PM according to the flagged notice.
The reports were circulated after a local media station on Tuesday, July 23. Following the report, several bloggers on X stated that they had gotten the report from credible sources within State House.
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State House Publishes New Presser Details
However, a subsequent statement by State House Press Secretary Emmanuel Talam indicated that the presser would take place at 1:00 PM and not the earlier speculated time.
Talam’s statement did not indicate details of the presser or confirm whether Ruto would announce the new nominees.
After the announcement of the previous list, Kenyans anticipated news of the new nominees, with others giving suggestions of individuals they believe are deserving of the positions.
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Previously Unveiled Cabinet Nominees
Ruto while addressing the nation on July 19 nominated 11 CSs explaining that he was conducting more consultation before he announced the second batch.
“I hereby nominate the following first batch of 11 individuals for consideration and approval by the National Assembly for appointment as Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General.”
Kithure Kindiki was nominated back to the Interior ministry, while Aden Duale, although nominated to the Defence ministry was transferred to the Environment Ministry.
Rabecca Miano was nominated as the Attorney General to replace Justin Muturi. Deborah Mulongo Baraza was nominated the CS for Health, Alice Wahome was nominated to the Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development ministry and Julius Ogamba was nominated to the Education ministry.
At the same time, Andrew Muhia Karanja was nominated as CS for Agriculture, Soipan Tuya was nominated as Defence CS, Davis Chirchir was nominated to Roads and transport docket, Margaret Nyambura was nominated to the ICT ministry and Eric Murithi Muga was nominated to the Ministry of Water and sanitation previously held by Zachariah Njeru
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