Uhuru unveils Cabinet featuring old and new faces

President Uhuru Kenyatta has named his new Cabinet.

In an address to the nation Friday, Mr Kenyatta retained Cabinet secretaries Fred Matiang’i (Interior), Charles Keter (Energy), Najib Balala (Tourism), Henry Rotich (Treasury), Joe Mucheru (ICT) and James Macharia (Transport).

He nominated new Cabinet secretaries who include Director of Public Prosecution Keriako Tobiko, former Marsabit governor Ukur Yatani and former Turkana Senator John Munyes.

Their appointments are subject to vetting and approval by Parliament.

Former Nakuru Governor Kinuthia Mbugua was appointed State House Comptroller.

Police changes

In changes in the National Police Service, President Kenyatta dropped Ndegwa Muhoro as Director of Criminal Investigations and George Kinoti appointed to the position in acting capacity.

Mr Joel Kitili and Samuel Arachi were also dropped as heads of Kenya police and Administration Police and were replaced by Mr Edward Njoroge Mbugua and Mr Noor Gabow.

Rift Valley Regional Coordinator Wanyama Musiambo has been promoted to deputy Head of Public Service.

Mr Joseph Kinyua was retained as Head of Public Service while Nzioka Waita will serve as Chief of Staff.