GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 8440

WHEREAS Article 132 of the Constitution confers upon the President of the Republic the authority to direct and co-ordinate the functions of Ministries and Government Departments; MINDFUL That this presidential prerogative is exercised by the Head of State and Government through the continuous review of the capacity of Ministries, State Departments and State Agencies to deliver on our national aspirations; ACKNOWLEDGING That Article 131, as read together with Article 132 of the Constitution, prescribe the authority of the President as the Head of State and Government and the presidential duty of promoting good governance in the management of public affairs; COGNIZANT of the imperative to better equip and orientate Government in its implementation of the Administration’s Plan for a better Kenya espoused as the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA); RECOGNISING The overwhelming feedback of the people of Kenya on the responsiveness of Government in the performance of its functions; COMMITTED To enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, transparency, and accountability in public service delivery by realigning its governance structure and leadership, so as to ensure rapid delivery of public services to Kenyans in every part of the Republic; and CONSCIOUS That a review and re-organization of My Administration is necessary to embed operational enhancements and foster responsive governance: NOW therefore, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, by the Authority vested in me by the Constitution and the Laws of the Republic of Kenya, do hereby order and direct: I. VACATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL THAT in accordance with section 12 (1) of the Office of the Attorney-General Act (Chapter 6A, Laws of Kenya), the appointment of Hon. Justin B. N. Muturi, E.G.H. as the Attorney-General is rescinded. II. DISMISSAL OF CABINET SECRETARIES THAT in accordance with Article 152 (5) (b) of the Constitution, the Cabinet Secretaries listed below have been dismissed from office as stated, namely: Hon. (Prof.) Kithure Kindiki, E.G.H. Mr. Simon Kiprono Chelugui, E.G.H. Hon. Aden Bare Duale, E.G.H. Prof. Njuguna Sospeter Ndung’u, E.G.H. Mr. Davis Kimutai Chirchir, E.G.H. Hon. Alfred Nganga Mutua, E.G.H. Hon. Alice Muthoni Wahome, E.G.H. Hon. Ababu Namwamba, E.G.H. Hon. Salim Mvurya, E.G.H. Hon. Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen, E.G.H. Hon. Moses Kiarie Kuria, H.S.C. Hon. Soipan Tuya, E.G.H. Hon. Franklin Mithika Linturi, E.G.H. Hon. Aisha Jumwa Karisa Katana, E.G.H. Hon. Ezekiel Machogu Ombaki, E.G.H. Mr. Eluid Okech Owalo, E.G.H. Ms. Rebecca Miano, E.G.H. Ms. Susan Nakhumicha Wafula, E.G.H. Hon. Peninah Malonza, E.G.H. Mr. Zacharia Mwangi Njeru, E.G.H. Hon. Florence Koske-Bore, E.G.H. III. ASSIGNMENT AS THE ACTING CABINET SECRETARY THAT pursuant to Article 152 (5) (a) of the Constitution, Hon. Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi, E.G.H., is assigned as the Acting Cabinet Secretary in all vacant Ministerial Portfolios. Dated the 11th July, 2024. WILLIAM SAMOEI RUTO, President.