Ruto Leaves Out Mercy Mwangangi, Chebukati's Wife In List of 49 PSs

President William Ruto has named the 49 nominees for the position of Principal Secretaries (PS) for appointment.

The list was released on Wednesday, November 2 by Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service, Felix Koskei and shared by State House Spokesperson, Hussein Mohamed.

Julius Korir and Teresia Mbaika have been nominated to the Office of the Deputy President. Esther Ngero and Aurelia Rono were nominated to the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary.

Raymond Omollo, Caroline Nyawira and Prof Julius Bitok were nominated to the Ministry of Interior. Patrick Mariro was nominated as the PS in the Ministry of Interior.

Belio Kipsang nominated to the Ministry of Education as a Principal Secretary. /CAPITAL GROUP

Belio Kipsang returned to the Ministry of Education and if approved, Dr Kipsang will be the PS in charge of the State Department, of Basic Education. 

"The Presidential Action is pursuant to Article 155 (3)(a) of the Constitution by dint of Executive Action, the nomination has been transmitted to the National Assembly for the consideration and approval by Parliament with the Public Appointments (Parliamentary  Approval) Act (No. 33 of 2011)," Koskei stated.

Prominent Kenyans who had earlier been shortlisted such as outgoing Health Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Mercy Mwangangi and Mary Wanyonyi, the wife of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chairperson, Wafula Chebukati, were left out.

Here is the full list:

Office of the Deputy President

1. Julius Korir- State Department for Cabinet Affairs 
2. Teresia Mbaika Malokwe- State Department for Devolution.

Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary

1. Esther Ngero- State Department for Performance and Delivery Management
2. Aurelia Rono- State Department for Parliamentary Affairs.

Ministry of Interior and National Administration

1. Raymond Omollo- State Department for Interior and National Administration
2. Caroline Nyawira Murage- State Department for Correctional Services
3. Amb (Prof.) Julius Bitok- State Department for Citizen Services

National Treasury and Economic Planning

1. Dr Chris Kiptoo- The National Treasury
2. James Muhati- State Department for Economic Planning

Ministry of Defence

Patrick Mariro

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Affairs

1. Dr Korir Sing'oei- State Department For Foreign Affairs
2. Roseline Njogu- State Department for Diaspora Affairs

Ministry of Public Service, Gender & Affirmative Action

1. Amos Gathecha- State Department for Public Service
2. Veronica Mueni Nduva- State Department for Gender & Affirmative Action

Ministry of Roads and Transport

1. Joseph Mungai Mbugua- State Department for Roads
2. Mohamed Dhagar- State Department for Transport

Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing & Urban Development

1. Nixon Korir- Stae Department for Lands and Physical Planning
2. Charles Hinga- State Department for Housing & Urban Development
3. Joel Arumonyang- State Department for Public Works

Ministry of Information, Communication and The Digital Economy

1. Prof. Edward Kisiangani- State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications
2. Eng John Kipchumba Tanui- ICT and the Digital Economy

Ministry of Health

1. Eng Peter Tum- State Department for Medical Services
2. Dr Josephine Mburu- State Department for Health Standards and Professional Management

Ministry of Education

1. Dr Belio Kipsang- State Department for Basic Education
2. Esther Thaara Muhoria- State Department for TVET
3. Beatrice Inyangala- State Department for Higher Education and Research

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development

1. Phillip Kello Harsama- State Department for Crop Development
2. Harry Kimutai- State Department for Livestock Development

Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry

1. Alfred K'Ombundo- State Department for Trade
2. Abubakar Hassan- State Department for Investment Promotion
3. Juma Mukhwana- State Department for Industry

Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

1. Patrick Kiburi Kilemi- State Department for Cooperatives
2. Susan Mangeni- State Department for MSMEs Development

Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sports and The Arts

1. Ismail Madey- State Department for Youth Affairs
2. Jonathan Mueke- State Department for Sports & the Arts

Ministry of Environment and Forestry

1. Festus Ngeno- State Department for Environment 
2. Ephantus Kimotho- State Department for Forestry

Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage

1. John Ololtuaa- State Department for Tourism
2. Sylvia Naseya Muhoro- State Department for Wildlife
3. Ummy Mohammed Bashir- State Department for Culture and Heritage

Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation

1. Dr Paul Ronoh- State Department for Water and Sanitation
2. Gitonga Mugambi- State Department for Irrigation

Ministry of Energy and Petroleum

1. Alex Wachira- State Department for Energy
2. Mohamed Liban- State Department for Petroleum

Ministry of Labour and Social Protection

1. Geoffrey Kaituko- State Department for Labour and Skills Development
2. Joseph Mugosi Mutavi- State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs

Ministry of East African Community (EAC), the ASALS and the Regional Development

1. Abdi Dubart- State Department for East African Community Affairs
2. Idris Dogota- State Department for the ASALS and Regional Development

Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs

1. Elijah Mwangi- State Department for Mining
2. Betsy Muthoni Njagi- State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries
3. Shadrack Mwadime- State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs.

Jonathan Mueke speaking at a past event. /FILE