William Kabogo, Mutahi Kagwe, and Lee Kinyanjui have been sworn in as Cabinet Secretaries for Information, Communication, and Digital Economy; Agriculture and Livestock Development; and Investments, Trade, and Industry ministries, respectively.

The swearing-in ceremony, presided over by President William Ruto, took place at State House, Nairobi.

Kagwe was the first to take the oath, followed by Kinyanjui and Kabogo. Each pledged to serve Kenyans with integrity and to perform their duties to the best of their abilities.

“I will truly serve the people of Kenya and undertake to fulfill the functions of the Cabinet Secretary’s office to the best of my ability. So help me God,” their oaths read.

Ruto lauded the trio’s qualifications and experience, noting their ability to drive the government’s economic agenda.

“I worked with Kabogo and Kagwe in the previous administration, where they served as Cabinet Secretaries. They are well-equipped to mobilise government resources and ensure inclusive economic growth,” said Ruto.

At the same time, Ruto expressed his confidence that the three will deliver in their respective dockets having served the past regimes in various dockets.

“Without exception, all three of the new cabinet secretaries have extensive and diverse experience in both the executive and legislative facets of the public service. For this reason, I am confident in the skills and capabilities they bring to their roles,” he stated.

 The Head of State also urge them to live up to the oath they took and to obey, respect, and uphold the Constitution and to serve Kenyans with honour and dignity.

“As the implementation phase of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda progresses, we must get it right every time. I trust in your ability, readiness, and willingness to provide effective leadership and look forward to benefiting from your true and faithful counsel,” Ruto added.

The ceremony was also attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Leaders of Majority from both Houses and other Cabinet Secretaries.

The swearing-in came a day after the National Assembly approved their appointments, following vetting by the Committee of Appointments, chaired by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.

The trio was vetted on Tuesday.