President William Ruto has barred Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) and Principal Secretaries (PSs) who served in the 4th regime from travelling outside the country.
In addition to the travel ban, the CSs and PSs were directed to remain in office until President Ruto appoints their replacements.
According to a statement by Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua, noted that the said would have to seek permission from the president before travelling overseas.
“It is therefore reiterated that the tenure of Cabinet Secretaries and Principal Secretaries currently in Office will only lapse on appointment and swearing-in of a successor Cabinet Secretary or Principal Secretary as the case may be by the Head of State and Government; or upon a reorganization of Government by His Excellency the President that affects a particular docket.
“Foreign Travel by Cabinet Secretaries and Principal Secretaries is further suspended unless as sanctioned by the Head of State and Government,” the statement read
Among other directives given to the CSs and PSs include, CSs were barred from appointing members of board management of state corporations or state agencies as well as from effecting any ministerial redeployments or any new appointments in any ranks within ministries and state departments.
“Ministries, State Departments, and State Agencies (MDAs) shall not issue any new policy pronouncements unless as sanctioned by H.E. the President.
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