President William Ruto has made a sweeping reshuffle of Principal Secretaries, reinforcing his administration’s governance structure and aligning leadership with national development goals. The changes, announced today, come amid the growing influence of the broad-based government framework following the political détente between Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga.

The reorganization includes key promotions, new appointments, and diplomatic postings, underscoring the government’s commitment to service delivery and economic transformation.

Key Appointments and Promotions

• Amos Gathecha – Promoted to Deputy Head of Public Service
• Prof. Edward Kisiang’ani – Appointed Senior Advisor and Member of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors

New Principal Secretary Nominations

• Dr. Jane Kare Imbunya – Public Service and Human Capital Development
• Regina Akoth Ombam – Trade
• Cyrell Wagunda Odede – Public Investments and Assets Management
• Dr. Caroline Wanjiru Karugu – East African Community Affairs
• Dr. Oluga Fredrick Ouma – Medical Services
• Ahmed Abdisalan Ibrahim – National Government Coordination
• Judith Nyair Pareno – Justice, Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs
• Dr. Bonface Makokha – Economic Planning
• Prof. Abdulrazak Shaukat – Science, Research and Innovation
• Stephen Isaboke – Broadcasting and Telecommunications
• Michael Lenasalon – Devolution
• Fikirini Katoi Kahindi Jacobs – Youth Affairs
• CPA Carren Ageng’o Achieng – Children Welfare Services
• Aden Abdi Millah – Shipping and Maritime Affairs

Reassigned Principal Secretaries

• Prof. Julius Bitok – Basic Education
• Teresiah Mbaika – Aviation and Aerospace Development
• Ismael Madey – Special Programmes
• Harry Kimtai – Mining
• Elijah Mwangi – Sports
• Dr. Belio Kipsang – Immigration and Citizen Services

New Foreign Service Appointments

• Susan Nakhumicha Wafula – Permanent Representative to UN-Habitat, Nairobi
• James Buyekane Muhati – Consul-General, Guangzhou, China
• Abdi Dubat Fidhow – Consul-General, Arusha, Tanzania
• Eng. Peter Tum – Ambassador, Kinshasa, DRC
• Alfred Ombudo K’Ombundo – Deputy Head of Mission, Brussels, Belgium
• Geoffrey Eyanane Kaituko – Deputy Head of Mission, Rome, Italy

This reshuffle signals the government’s commitment to improving efficiency and strengthening institutions by placing experienced leaders in key positions. The newly appointed officials will be expected to drive critical policy reforms and advance Kenya’s development agenda.