National Assembly releases Cabinet Secretaries vetting schedule

The National Assembly has released a timeline schedule for the vetting of President William Ruto’s Cabinet nominees that commences on Monday, October 17 through to Saturday, October 22.

In a notice issued by the Clerk of the National Assembly Sarah Kioko on Wednesday, all the Cabinet designates were allocated each a specific time and day when they are set to appear before the Committee on Appointments.

“Pursuant to provisions of Article 118 of the Constitution, Section 6(4) of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act (No.33 of 2011) and Standing Order 45(3), the general public is hereby notified that the Committee on Appointments shall conduct the approval hearings (vetting) of the persons nominated for appointment as Cabinet Secretaries, Secretary to the Cabinet and Attorney General,” read the statement.

In the notice, the candidates are required to present before the committee their original IDs, academic and professional certificates, and letters of clearance and compliance from EACC, KRA, HELB, DCI and CRB.

The announcement of the vetting timelines follows Wednesday's appointment of a 15-member committee that will be chaired by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetangula.

The 15 members include MPs Nelson Koech, Rahab Wachira Mukami, Dido Ali Raso, George Gitonga Murugara, David Gikaria, Ferdinand Wanyonyi, Mary Emaase, Abdul Rahim Dawood, Junet Mohamed, Caleb Amisi, Stephen Mule, Abdi Shurie, Naisula Lesuuda, David Pkosing and Mishi Mboko.

The deputy speaker, the majority and minority leaders with their deputies and the other members who are nominated by the majority and minority sides will also sit on the panel in line with the House Standing Orders.

Here is the list of all nominees and the days they are required to appear before the committee.

MONDAY, 17TH OCTOBER, 2022

1. Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary 9.00 am

2. Justin Bedan Muturi Njoka, Attorney General 10.30 am

3. Aden Barre Duale, Defence 11.30 am

4. Dr Alfred Nganga Mutua, Foreign and Diaspora Affairs 2.30 pm

5. Alice Muthoni Wahome, Water, Sanitation & Irrigation 3.30 pm

6. Prof. Kithure Kindiki, EGH Interior and National Administration 9.00 am

7. Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u, National Treasury and Planning 10.30 am

8. Aisha Jumwa Karisa Katana Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action 11.30 am

9. Davis Kimutai Chirchir Energy and Petroleum 2.30 pm

10. Moses Kuria Trade, Investment and Industry 3.30 pm

WEDNESDAY, 19TH OCTOBER, 2022

11. Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen, Roads, Transport and Public Works 9.00 am

12. Rosalinda Soipan Tuya, Environment & Forestry 10.30 am

13. Peninah Malonza, OGW Tourism, Wildlife & Heritage 11.30 am

14. Zacharia Mwangi Njeru Lands, Housing and Urban Development 2.30 pm

15. Susan Nakhumicha Wafula, Health 3.30 pm

16. Franklin Mithika Linturi, Agriculture & Livestock Development 9.00 am

17. Eliud Okech Owalo, Information Communications & The Digital Economy 10.30 am.

18. Ezekiel Machogu Ombaki, Education 11.30 am

19. Ababu Namwamba, Youth Affairs, Sports & The Arts 2.30 pm

20 Rebecca Miano, East African Community, Arid & Semi-arid Lands & Regional Development 3.30 pm

 SATURDAY, 22ND OCTOBER, 2022

21. Simon Kiprono Chelugui, Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development 9.00 am

22. Salim Mvurya, Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs 10.30 am

23. Florence Chepngetich Koske-Bore, Labour & Social Protection 11.30 am

24. Mercy Kiiru Wanajau, Secretary to the Cabinet 2.30 pm