Uhuru keeps six CSs, nominates Tobiko, Munyes and Ukur Yatani

President Uhuru Kenyatta unveils changes in his administration at State House, Nairobi, January 5, 2017. /PSCU
President Uhuru Kenyatta unveils changes in his administration at State House, Nairobi, January 5, 2017. /PSCU

President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed John Munyes, Ukur Yattani and Keriako Tobiko to the Cabinet.

The nominations to the posts which are yet to be revealed will be subject to vetting and approval by Parliament.

Speaking during a press conference on Friday, Uhuru said he has accepted Tobiko's resignation as DPP.

The president has retained Henry Rotich as National Treasury CS, Najib Balala (Tourism), and James Macharia (Transport).

Fred Matiangi has been confirmed Interior cabinet secretary and will man the Education docket on an acting capacity.

Charles Keter

was also retained in the Energy docket while Joe Mucheru will still steer the ICT portfolio.

Uhuru further nominated Lawrence Lenayapa as Kenya's Ambassador to the Netherlands

Other appointments are of Joseph Kinyua as Head of public service, he will be deputised by Wanyama Musiambo who is the current Rift Valley regional coordinator.

Nzioka Waita was nominated as the chief of staff

whereas former Nakuru Governor Kinuthia Mbugua will join government as State House Comptroller.

Uhuru also made changes in the National Police Service.

Those affected are Joel Kitili – DIG; Samuel Arachi – DIG Administration Police; and Ndegwa Muhoro – DCI director.

The lot have been sent to the public service commission for redeployment.

Edward Njoroge has been named acting Inspector General of Kenya Police; Noor Gabow (Acting IG Administration Police) while George Kinoti will be acting head of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.

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