[PHOTOS] Cabinet secretaries take oath of office

Ruto urged them to serve Kenyans honourably

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• Ruto warned them of a huge workload in a bid to transform the country's economy.

by SHARON MWENDE
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27 October 2022 - 18:39
President William Ruto during swearing in of cabinet secretaries at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
President William Ruto during swearing in of cabinet secretaries at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
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President William Ruto on Thursday led the swearing in of the cabinet at the State House.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi taking his oath of office on Thursday, October 27,2022.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi taking his oath of office on Thursday, October 27,2022.
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All 22 Cabinet Secretaries, the Attorney General and the Secretary to the Cabinet took their oath of office.

Ruto reminded them of the huge workload on their hands as they seek to transform the country's economy.

Health CS Susan Wafula takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
Health CS Susan Wafula takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

He further urged them to serve Kenyans honourably, as he quoted the scriptures.

The President quoted James 4:17:

Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action CS Aisha Jumwa takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action CS Aisha Jumwa takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
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“He who knows what is right and does not do who is expected of him or her should know that it is a sin. I have told you what is right, if you do not do it you will not only miss heaven but have problem with me,” he said.

The leaders were accompanied by their families to the ceremony.

Education CS Ezekiel Machogu taking his oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
Education CS Ezekiel Machogu taking his oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Agriculture, Livestock Development CS Mithika Linturi takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
Agriculture, Livestock Development CS Mithika Linturi takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
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Trade, Investment and Industry CS Moses Kuria takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
Trade, Investment and Industry CS Moses Kuria takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
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Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts CS Ababu Namwamba takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts CS Ababu Namwamba takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
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Secretary to the Cabinet Mercy Wanjau takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
Secretary to the Cabinet Mercy Wanjau takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
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Lands , Public Works, Housing and Development CS Zacharia Njeru takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
Lands , Public Works, Housing and Development CS Zacharia Njeru takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
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Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Simon Chelugui takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Simon Chelugui takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
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EAC CS Rebecca Miano taking her oath of office on Thursday, October 27,2022.
EAC CS Rebecca Miano taking her oath of office on Thursday, October 27,2022.
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Tourism CS Peninah Malonza taking her oath of office on October 27,2022
Tourism CS Peninah Malonza taking her oath of office on October 27,2022
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Labour and Social Protection CS Florence Bore takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
Labour and Social Protection CS Florence Bore takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
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Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Alice Wahome takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Alice Wahome takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
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Information, Communication and Digital Economy CS Eliud Owalo takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
Information, Communication and Digital Economy CS Eliud Owalo takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
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Environment and Forestry CS Soipan Tuya takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
Environment and Forestry CS Soipan Tuya takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
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Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs CS Salim Mvurya takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022/
Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs CS Salim Mvurya takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022/
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Defence CS Aden Duale taking his oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
Defence CS Aden Duale taking his oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
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Foreign and Diaspora Affairs CS Alfred Mutua takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
Foreign and Diaspora Affairs CS Alfred Mutua takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
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Attorney General Justin Muturi takes oath of office at State House , Nairobi on October 27, 2022
Attorney General Justin Muturi takes oath of office at State House , Nairobi on October 27, 2022
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Interior CS Kithure Kindiki takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
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Treasury and Economic Planning CS Njuguna Ndung'u takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
Treasury and Economic Planning CS Njuguna Ndung'u takes oath of office at State House, Nairobi on October 27, 2022
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