President Uhuru Kenyatta announces key changes in government

Uhuru announces key changes in government

brian oruta

September 7, 2019 8:11 AM

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Uhuru announces key changes in government

President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced a major reorganization of government.

In a statement sent to newsrooms, the Head of State made several changes that affected Principal Secretaries of various ministries.

President Uhuru said the changes have been effected to enhance efficiency in service delivery to Kenyans.

The reshuffle saw various Principal Secretaries moved to different ministries, with some departments getting merged.

President Uhuru Kenyatta congratulates one of 136 Kenyans who have gained employment as seafarers on several ships owned by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). (courtesy) Pulse Live Kenya

Here are the changes;

1. Maj. Gen (Rtd) Gordon Kihalangwa transferred from State Department for Defence to State Department for Public Works.

2. Ms Betty Maina transferred from State Department for Industrialization to State Department for Environment and Forestry.

3. Dr Francis Owino transferred from State Department for Public Service to State Department for Industrialization.

4. Mr Julius Korir transferred from State Department for Infrastructure to State Department for Public Service.

5. Prof Dr Fred K Segor transferred from State Department for Irrigation to State Department for Wildlife Services.

6. Dr Ibrahim Mohamed transferred from State Department for Environment and Forestry to State Department for Defence.

7. Prof Paul Maringa transferred from State Department for Public Works to State Department for Infrastructure.

8. Merged the State Department Crop Development with State Department for Agricultural Research to create the State Department for Crop Development and Agricultural Research.

9. Prof Hamadi Boga transferred from State Department of Agricultural Research to State Department for Crop Development and Agricultural Research.

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