After the nationwide Gen Z protests in June 2024, President William Ruto dismissed his entire government.
He described the decision as a direct response to the protests, citing “reflection, listening keenly to what the people of Kenya have said, and after a holistic appraisal of the performance of my cabinet, its achievements, and challenges.”
“Even with the progress we’ve made, I’m acutely aware that the people of Kenya have very high expectations of me, and they believe that this administration can undertake the most extensive transformation in our nation’s history,” Ruto said.
He added that he was engaging in “extensive consultations” to form a “broad-based” new government.
List of CSs Who Never Made it Back to Ruto’s Government
After the formation of this broad-based government, President Ruto reappointed several CSs to the cabinet, including Aden Duale, Kipchumba Murkomen, Davis Chirchir, Justin Muturi, Rebecca Miano, and Alice Wahome.
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The CSs who were not reappointed include Aisha Jumwa (Gender), Moses Kuria (Public Service), Peninah Malonza (EAC, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands and Regional Development), Susan Nakhumicha (Health), Ezekiel Machogu (Education), Njuguna Ndung’u (Treasury), Samson Chelugui (Cooperatives and SMEs), Florence Bore (Lands), and Ababu Namwamba (Sports).
This article explores the current roles of former CSs from Ruto’s cabinet:
Susan Nakhumicha
Susan Nakhumicha is now Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in Nairobi.
She was nominated for this post by President William Ruto through a circular by Head of Public Service and State House Chief of Staff Felix Koskei on March 20, 2025.
Florence Bore
Florence Bore currently serves as Kenya’s High Commissioner to Windhoek, Namibia. Before her cabinet appointment, she served one term as the Kericho Woman Representative starting in 2017.
Moses Kuria
After his dismissal, Moses Kuria joined the Kenya Kwanza government as Senior Economic Adviser to President Ruto.
However, he resigned on July 8, 2025, after meeting with the President, who accepted his decision. Kuria thanked the President for allowing him to serve in various roles: Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade & Industry (11 months); Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Delivery & Performance Management (9 months); and Senior Economic Adviser (about 10 months). He cited pursuing personal interests as the reason for his resignation. Kuria remains active on social media and in public engagements.
Aisha Jumwa
Aisha Jumwa currently serves as Chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board, appointed by President Ruto for a three-year term. Prior to this, she was Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, Arts, and Heritage.
Njuguna Ndung’u
Professor Njuguna Ndung’u, former Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning, has kept a low profile since his dismissal.
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On October 8, 2025, he received an honorary award from the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) for his lifelong commitment to financial inclusion.
He is also an associate professor of economics at the University of Nairobi.
Simon Chelugui
Former Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs, Simon Chelugui, has shifted focus to local politics and announced his intention to run for the Baringo gubernatorial seat in the 2027 general election.
He remains an active member of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and recently participated in its September 2025 primaries.
Ababu Namwamba
Ababu Namwamba, who was the former Sports CS, currently serves as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).
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