Ruto Faces Backlash Over Murkomen’s Interior CS Role
President William Ruto’s recent Cabinet reshuffle has sparked mixed reactions among Kenyans.
On Thursday, December 19, President Ruto announced new Cabinet appointments and reshuffled some Cabinet Secretaries in a move aimed at optimizing performance and enhancing service delivery as part of the Administration’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
“His Excellency the President has today made nominations, re-assignments, and appointments to the senior ranks of the Executive. The nominations effected are in regard to individuals to serve the Nation in its foremost policy organ – Cabinet – as well as in the Foreign Service. The Head of State and Government’s Executive Action re-aligns Ministries, State Departments, and Kenya’s Foreign Service to optimize performance and enhance service delivery as set out in the Administration’s revitalized plan under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA),” read a circular signed by the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei on Thursday.
One of the most notable changes was the removal of Kipchumba Murkomen from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, appointing him as the Interior Cabinet Secretary. Salim Mvurya, previously the CS for Investments and Trade, will now take over the Sports docket.
The reshuffle has elicited strong reactions on social media, with many Kenyans expressing disbelief and concern over Murkomen’s new role:
- RIDICULOUS NAYAH CBS tweeted, “For heaven’s sake, how can Kipchumba Murkomen be appointed as the CS for Interior? Are we entrusting the keys of national security to mere political convenience?”
- @DanChepta commented, “Kipchumba Murkomen has been appointed as the CS for Interior. Who is advising the president? This is unbelievable.”
- PK.SELLASIE posted, “Kipchumba Murkomen as the CS Interior. This has to be the biggest joke of the year!”
Despite the backlash, President Ruto remains firm in his decisions, aiming to bolster his administration’s agenda and improve governmental efficiency.
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Ruto Faces Backlash Over Murkomen’s Interior CS Role
