Eric Murithi Mugaa was one of the new CS nominees named by President William Ruto.
He is poised to head the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation.
His brother, Reuben Mugaa, said Eric deserved the nomination to cabinet as his academic excellence and experience align with the mandate of the docket.
"When I compare him to the previous people who occupied that office. He is a change because he is qualified in the field," he said.
Igembe South, Meru county area residents also expressed immense expectations from the nominee saying he needs to address the issue of water shortage in the constituency should he assume office.