Wandayi, Muturi, Miano react after being appointed to the cabinet
Minority Leader in the National Assembly Opiyo Wandayi has said he will be honoured to serve the country as the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum.
In a message posted on X, the Ugunja MP thanked President William Ruto for nominating him for the position on Wednesday.
“It will be a great honour and privilege to serve my country in this new capacity if I secure the approval of the National Assembly. My gratitude to Baba,” he stated.
Wandayi further thanked the Opposition leader Raila Odinga for his “enduring mentorship and tutelage.”
Wandayi is now set to be vetted by Parliament and if approved he will become the new CS to succeed Davis Chirchir who has been nominated to take up that of Roads previously held by Kipchumba Murkomen.
He is serving his third term in parliament having been first elected in 2013 on the ODM ticket.
Ugunja constituency was hived off from Ugenya constituency making it the sixth constituency in Siaya county.
Once appointed, the electoral commission will declare a vacancy in the Ugunja constituency parliamentary seat.
Wandayi went to Sikalame Primary School and later sat for his Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) in 1986.
Opiyo later joined Sawagongo Secondary School where he attained his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) four years later.
The lawmaker would later join the University of Nairobi to pursue a Bachelor of Science in agriculture.
Rebecca Miano’s Reaction
Rebecca Miano has expressed gratitude for her appointment to the Tourism and Wildlife docket.
In a statement on X Miano thanked William Ruto for granting her another opportunity to serve in the Public Service.
“I sincerely thank H.E. President Dr William Ruto for granting me a fresh lease in Public Service,” Miano said.
“I’m glad to have the honour, privilege, and opportunity to serve my fellow countrymen and women if Parliament approves.”
Miano, who was the former CS for Investment, Trade, and Industry and in the first batch of Cabinet nominees released by Ruto last week, she had been nominated to the office of the Attorney General.
Justin Muturi
President William Ruto has nominated Justin Muturi as the CS for Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management.
Muturi was among those fired and sent home by the President on July 11, 2024.
Muturi served as the attorney general before his dismissal from the government.
The Ministry of Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management was previously headed by Moses Kuria.
In a statement on Wednesday, Muturi thanked the President for trusting him to serve again in his cabinet.
He said the nomination is a testament that the President is committed to ensuring the nation thrives.
“I am deeply honoured and profoundly grateful to President William Ruto for the trust and confidence you have placed to serve as the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management,” he said.
“This nomination is a testament to your unwavering commitment to enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of our public service.”
Salim Mvurya
Former Mining Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has expressed his gratitude following his nomination as the Trade Cabinet Secretary.
Mvurya is among the CSs who have made a comeback following their recent dismissal.
“I take this early opportunity to express my hearty gratitude to H.E President Dr. William Samoei Ruto, for nominating me as Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry,” he wrote.
“I sincerely appreciate this affirmation of trust and confidence.”
Mvurya said he is eagerly waiting to appear before the National Assembly’s committee on Appointments for vetting.
He added that he is ready to serve the country in the new position with commitment and dedication to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the implementation of policies.
“I pledge to stay focused on the promotion of a conducive environment that will enable both domestic and foreign investment to thrive for the benefit of all Kenyans,” he noted.