Ruto Defends Appointing CASs Who Didn't Vote For Him
During their swearing-in ceremony at State House Nairobi, Ruto stated that he deliberately made the appointments for purposes of inclusivity...
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President William Ruto, on Thursday, March 23, explained why he took the extra mile by appointing 50 Chief Administrative Secretaries (CASs) who might have not supported him during the 2022 August 9 elections.
During their swearing-in ceremony at State House Nairobi, Ruto stated that he deliberately made the appointments for purposes of inclusivity, dismissing claims that he locked out some communities from the job.
"I made appointments deliberately across the country because it is our intention to bring Kenyans together. I even went out of my way to appoint people who may not have voted for me because the elections are behind us," he remarked.
President William Ruto poses for a photo with 50 newly appointed CASs at State House on March 23, 2023. /WILLIAM RUTO
On some appointees who lost in the 2022 elections, the Head of State noted that he was an individual who believed in second chances.
He encouraged the new appointees that the 2022 primaries and the General Election were similar to job interviews and that their defeat should not prevent them from serving Kenyans in other capacities.
“I am also aware that all of us attend interviews. Sometimes you attend and succeed and sometimes you don't succeed. When you don’t succeed in one interview you bid your time and wait for the next interview,” he said.
Ruto also promised that he would not punish politicians who failed in the election and would give them a chance to serve in new capacities.
“I know some of you participated in interviews (in nominations or elections) to try and serve the people of Kenya in various capacities. You may not have been successful but you attended the interview at the Public Service Commission and you were successful and that is why you are serving.
“I refuse to condemn anybody who attended one interview and did not succeed...that if they did not succeed in one interview, they are not fit to serve in any other capacity. I think each and every one of us deserves another chance to serve the republic of Kenya,” he said.
President Ruto further defended his move to deliberately appoint some of the politicians because of their experience in politics and serving Kenyans, including ex-governors and Members of Parliament (MPs) as CASs.
Despite calling upon the new CASs to deliver on their new mandate with everything in their power, President Ruto responded to concerns regarding inexperience, noting that even though their new job would be challenging, they should consult widely.
"I am aware that in this service, there may be many challenges and you may not know everything. I want to implore you to take time to read, understand, ask and agree to be informed so that you can serve," he stated.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, First Lady Rachel Ruto, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, and Members of Parliament, among other leaders, were present during the swearing-in ceremony.
The CASs were appointed following communication from the Speaker that the National Assembly cannot vet them since there is no legal provision requiring the vetting.
The Employment and Labour Relations Court on Thursday, February 16 dismissed a case filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) challenging the creation of the CAS post.
Justice Monica Mbaru ruled that the Public Service Commission (PSC) followed the due process of the law in creating and recruiting the intended officeholders, a ruling that gave the green light for the nomination and subsequent appointment of the CASs.
In the ministry leadership hierarchy, the CAS is directly under the Cabinet Secretary and above the Principal Secretary. Besides good salaries, the CASs will enjoy other benefits and perks.
Here is a breakdown of the benefits the CASs will enjoy:
- Monthly salary - Ksh765,138
- House allowance - Ksh200,000
- Entertainment allowance - Ksh100,000
- Car grant - Ksh10 million
- Mortgage - Ksh35 million
- Health cover - Ksh10 million outpatient and Ksh3 million inpatient
They are also privileged to have two high-end vehicles, two secretaries, a driver and a personal assistant as well as unspecified security detail.
Full List of Appointed CASs Here
Collage of Dennis Itumbi, Cate Waruguru and Millicent Omanga, who were nominated and appointed for the position of CAS. /VIRALTEAKE
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