‘They Will Bring Unity!’ – Atwoli Approves Ruto’s Nominated CSs
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General, Francis Atwoli, has applauded President William Ruto’s decision to include former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s friends in the Kenya Kwanza Government.
In an effort to reorganize ministries for maximum performance and service delivery, Ruto appointed Mutahi Kagwe as the new Agriculture CS, Lee Kinyanjui as the Investment, Trade, and Industry CS, and William Kabogo as the Information, Communication, and Digital Economy CS.
In an official statement issued on Friday, December 20th, the COTU SG described the selection of the three leaders as a demonstration of Ruto’s commitment to ensuring political stability and national cohesion through the formation of a broad-based and inclusive cabinet.
According to Atwoli, these selections, together with the recent appointments of Raila Odinga’s allies, demonstrate Ruto’s commitment to bringing Kenyans together despite political differences.
“As Kenyan workers, we believe that these appointments, alongside others made recently, reflect the President’s unwavering effort to create a government that transcends political divides, bringing together seasoned political leaders and individuals from diverse political persuasions,” the statement by Atwoli read in part.
APPOINTMENT OF CABINET SECRETARIES A GREAT SHOW OF STATESMANSHIP
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The Central Organiza tion of Trade Unions (Kenya), COTU (K), warmly welcomes the recent appointments of three new Cabinet Secretaries by His Excellency President William Ruto. The appointment of Hon. Mutahi Kagwe,… pic.twitter.com/uZhrNaABZE
He expressed optimism that the involvement of these figures in the Kenya Kwanza government would continue to foster unity among the leaders, ultimately benefiting Kenyans.
“The current calibre of individuals within the Cabinet will not only promote unity but also enrich decision-making processes through the contestation of ideas, thus ultimately addressing the challenges facing Kenyan workers and advancing the socio-economic welfare of all Kenyans.”
Aside from the three nominees, Ruto made considerable modifications to the Cabinet, rearranging certain ministries. He transferred Kipchumba Murkomen from the Sports Ministry to the Interior Ministry.
Murkomen’s previous Sports portfolio is scheduled to be taken over by Salim Mvurya, the current CS of Investment, Trade, and Industry.
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Atwoli remarked that the COTU is willing to engage in constructive engagement with the newly reconstituted Cabinet to ensure the dignity and well-being of Kenyan workers.
He went on to state that Kenyan workers are at the top of the government’s priority.
Other major Cabinet changes include Ababu Namwamba’s appointment as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON).
Margret Nyambura Ndung’u has been named High Commissioner to Ghana, Gertrude N. Angote as High Commissioner to Zimbabwe, and Andrew Karanja as Kenya’s Ambassador to Brazil.
‘They Will Bring Unity!’ – Atwoli Approves Ruto’s Nominated CSs
