Politics

Ruto's picks were confirmed on Thursday, March 16. Former Narok Governor Samuel Tunai and former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero were both nominated, in the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Trade and Investments respectively.

Ruto is set to commission and launch several projects in the course of the tour, in addition to attending a homecoming ceremony for ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo.

Bomet Woman Representative Linet 'Toto' Chepkorir made history in the General Elections in August, when she became the youngest elected woman representative in Parliament, ever.

It has been an incredible, and embattled rise for Karauri, the son of former Tigania MP Mathew Adams Karauki, to one of the most influential figures in business and politics.

Several nominees took to social media to thank the President for nominating them to roles central to the implementation of his campaign promises. Kenyans, however, had mixed sentiments on the list - which mostly featured allies and loyalists of the President, including losers in the 2022 polls.

The plan, contained in the Nairobi County Annual Development Plan for the financial year ending June 30, 2023 had been revived by City Hall in January. It followed a 2020 directive by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to all the 47 counties to build residential houses for Governors and their Deputies within two years in a bid to cut on monthly rent expenditure by such officers.

His no-holds-barred political commentary and staunch belief in the causes he supports made for great viewings, and ratings, as he takes on guests and interviewers alike.

Uhuru's vast ranch overlooks the Mara triangle - a wildlife-rich area managed by the non-profit organization The Mara Conservancy. It is typically less visited and crowded compared to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, and is one of the prime viewing locations for the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Duale was among a number of nominees who appeared before the committee on Monday,  with Prime Cabinet Secretary nominee Musalia Mudavadi and Attorney General nominee Justin Muturi appearing before him.

He stated that much of his money was made away from the political arena, through wealth-generating activities including farming and consultancy. The lawyer and former magistrate further noted that he is a pensioner.