Mercy Wanjau is one of the three names visible on the State House website after all cabinet secretaries’ names were scrapped off.
Moments after President William Ruto announced the dissolution of his cabinet on Thursday, July 11, only his profile, those of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and Mercy Wanjau’s were left.
This drastic move came after intense pressure from the gen Z-led protests calling for changes in government.
“I have decided to dismiss with immediate effect all the Cabinet Secretaries and the Attorney General of the Cabinet of Kenya except the Prime Cabinet Secretary and the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Affairs. The Office of the Deputy President is not affected in any way,” stated Ruto.
Mercy Wanjau ‘s Role
The removal of former cabinet members’ names and their respective roles from the site has caused confusion among citizens, particularly regarding the responsibilities of Mercy Kiiru Wanjau, the Secretary to the Cabinet.
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Mercy Kiiru Wanjau was sworn in as the Secretary to the Cabinet in October 2022. Her role entails assisting the executive in coordinating and supervising government ministries and state departments.
She is also responsible for taking directions from the cabinet, keeping minutes during cabinet meetings, liaising with the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, and overseeing the implementation of national government policies, programs, and projects. Additionally, she must maintain the confidentiality of cabinet actions unless directed otherwise by the president.
In her previous appearance before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments, Wanjau expressed her enthusiasm for the role, citing her extensive experience in public service.
Wanjau’s Background.
“I have been in public service for all these years, and this indeed represents a growth opportunity for me over the years,” she stated.
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Wanjau’s career spans over 20 years, during which she served as the Director/Legal Services at the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), eventually becoming the Director General (acting) of the CA.
As a commercial lawyer and expert in regulatory and governance matters, Wanjau has a proven track record of success and transformational impact in both the private and public sectors, at local and international levels.
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PHOTO/ Mercy Wanjau
