Ruto Appoints Moses Kuria, Owalo, Dennis Itumbi To State House Jobs
This move is evidence of a renewed focus on rewarding his loyalists despite Kenyans being up in arms over previous appointments
Marvin Chege 
President William Ruto has made fresh appointments to the Executive Office of the President, bringing back two former Cabinet Secretaries who were left out during the recent Cabinet reshuffling.
This move is evidence of a renewed focus on rewarding his loyalists despite Kenyans being up in arms over previous appointments.
According to Ruto, however, the appointments are part of the team to advance his Bottom Up Economic Agenda (BETA).
Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff Felix Koskei, in a statement released on Friday evening, announced that Eliud Owalo, previously the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication & Digital Economy, has been elevated to the role of Deputy Chief of Staff for Performance & Delivery Management.
Collage of Moses Kuria, Dennis Itumbi and Eliud Owalo. /MOSES KURIA.DENNIS ITUMBI.ELIUD OWALO
"This ministerial-level appointment will among other roles, be responsible for effective and efficient implementation, monitoring and evaluation of priority projects and initiatives of the 5th administration in line with the BETA Plan," read the statement in part.
"Further, the office is charged with overseeing the performance of Government Ministries, Departments & Agencies in service delivery."
Moses Kuria, who was formerly the Cabinet Secretary for Trade and Public Service, has been appointed as a Senior Advisor in the President’s Council of Economic Advisors.
This role is expected to leverage Kuria’s extensive experience to bolster the implementation of the BETA plan.
As a Senior Advisor, Kuria will provide high-level economic guidance and strategic advice, contributing to the formulation and execution of policies intended to invigorate Kenya’s economic landscape.
The reappointments come amid ongoing scrutiny of Ruto’s administration and its ability to fulfil its economic promises.
By reinstating Owalo and Kuria, Ruto appears to be turning towards previous experience and insights from former government officials in injecting new ideas and developing new ways to navigate the complex challenges facing his administration.
The strategic placements are designed to strengthen his team’s capacity to deliver on the ambitious economic goals outlined in the BETA plan.
Meanwhile, Dennis Itumbi, known for his role as a prominent political commentator and strategist, has been appointed to head the Creative Economy and Special Projects in the Executive Office of the President.
Itumbi’s new role, which was also approved by the Public Service Commission (PSC), reflects the administration’s drive towards innovation and growth in Kenya’s economic sector.
His responsibilities will include spearheading initiatives aimed at nurturing and expanding the creative economy, a sector seen as pivotal for future economic diversification.
