[PHOTOS] Ruto chairs 5th Cabinet meeting

He emphasised on integrity and vigilance within the ministries.

In Summary
  • He urged the Cabinet to honour their responsibility to the Constitution and Kenyans.
  • The meeting took place before the President left for South Africa, where he is expected to address Pan African Parliament on Wednesday.
President William Ruto during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
President William Ruto during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
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President William Ruto chaired the 5th Cabinet meeting on Wednesday morning, at the State House.

He emphasised on integrity and vigilance within the ministries and departments, warning against corruption. 

President William Ruto chairs a Cabinet meeting at State House on May 16,2023
President William Ruto chairs a Cabinet meeting at State House on May 16,2023
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He urged the Cabinet to honour their responsibility to the Constitution and Kenyans.

The meeting took place before the President left for South Africa, where he is expected to address Pan African Parliament on Wednesday.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
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Among the issues approved during the meeting were the restructuring of Kenya Power's balance sheet.

The Cabinet also approved the proposed amendments to the Water Act of 2016, which introduce Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the development of the water sector.

President William Ruto and his Cabinet during a meeting at the State House on Wednesday, May 16,2023.
President William Ruto and his Cabinet during a meeting at the State House on Wednesday, May 16,2023.
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EAC and ASALs CS Rebecca Miano during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
EAC and ASALs CS Rebecca Miano during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
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ICT CS Eliud Owalo during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
ICT CS Eliud Owalo during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
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Interior CS Kithure Kindiki during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
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Sports Ababu Namwamba during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
Sports Ababu Namwamba during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
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Defence CS Adan Duale during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
Defence CS Adan Duale during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
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Gender CS Aisha Jumwa during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
Gender CS Aisha Jumwa during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
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Mining and Blue Economy CS Salim Mvurya during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
Mining and Blue Economy CS Salim Mvurya during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
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Lands CS Zacharia Njeru during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
Lands CS Zacharia Njeru during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
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Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi during a Cabinet meeting at the State House on May 16,2023.
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President William Ruto and his Cabinet during a meeting at the State House on Wednesday, May 16,2023.
President William Ruto and his Cabinet during a meeting at the State House on Wednesday, May 16,2023.
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