A collage of CS nominees Geoffrey Ruku (Public Service) and Hannah Wendot(Gender). /FILE
The National Assembly Committee on Appointments has recommended the approval of two key cabinet nominees, paving the way for their formal appointment to crucial government ministries.
According to the Fifth Report of the Committee on Appointments, tabled in Parliament and signed by Speaker of the National Assembly and Committee Chair Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, the House approved the nomination of Geoffrey K. Kiringa Ruku as Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes.
Additionally, Hanna Wendot Cheptumo has been approved for appointment as Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts, and Heritage.
The committee’s recommendations were made pursuant to Article 152(2) of the Constitution and sections 3 and 8 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act. The Standing Order 204(4) of the National Assembly Standing Orders was also cited in the vetting process.
Ruku, a seasoned politician and former Member of Parliament, is expected to bring strategic leadership and policy direction to a docket that oversees public service reforms and national human capital development strategies.
His appointment comes at a time when the government is intensifying efforts to enhance public sector performance and align skills development with market demands.
Cheptumo, an advocate for women’s rights and cultural preservation, will now lead a ministry central to promoting gender equality and nurturing Kenya’s rich cultural heritage.
Her approval reflects the administration’s continued commitment to mainstreaming gender issues and supporting the creative sector.
The Speaker signed off the report on April 15, 2025, formalizing the Committee’s recommendations.
A stamp from the National Assembly confirming the receipt of the report on the same date underscores the official nature of the approvals.
These appointments are part of President William Ruto’s broader Cabinet restructuring aimed at revitalizing service delivery and policy implementation.
The vetting process included public participation and scrutiny of the nominees’ qualifications and integrity.
With parliamentary approval secured, Ruku and Cheptumo are now poised to assume office pending official swearing-in.