Uhuru names four nominees for his lean cabinet

By Nairobi Digest reporter

President Uhuru Kenyatta has named four nominees for his lean cabinet.

The four are Henry K. Rotich (The National Treasury), Ambassador Amina Mohamed (Foreign Affairs), Fred Matiangi Okengo (Information, Communication and Technology (ICT)) and James Wainana Macharia (Health). The four will be vetted by Parliamentary Committee on Appointments.

President Uhuru is expected to name the rest of the proposed Cabinet Members in the 18 members Cabinet. Views of Kenyans will also be considered the parliament committee.

First published in April 2013.