President Uhuru Kenyatta with his Deputy William Ruto during a live
address to the Nation at State House, Nairobi on November 24, 2015.
President Kenyatta replaced all the five Cabinet Secretaries currently
under suspension, investigation or facing court cases over
irregularities in their ministries. PHOTO | PSCU
Kenyans have taken to social media to render their opinions
after President Uhuru Kenyatta reshuffled his cabinet on Tuesday
evening, announcing that the changes made were necessary for effective
service delivery.
Former CS for
Devolution Ms Anne Waiguru using @AnneWaiguru said, “Congratulations to
all the new CSs following the Cabinet reshuffle by HE @UKenyatta. I
wish you all the best in your great service to Kenya.”
Kericho
Senator Charles Keter @ketercharles, Kericho senator, was tapped for
the Energy ministry and he could not contain his enthusiasm tweeting: “I
am ready for Energy ministry challenge. #CabinetReshuffle” on
@ketercharles.
Although most welcomed
the changes, many felt as though the process was a mere distraction
from the fight against corruption and questioned the credibility behind
the selection process.
Writing on
Twitter, activist Boniface Mwangi, @bonifacemwangi, said: “Do Cabinet
Secretaries sign performance contracts? The one's been reshuffled? How
have they performed? Were they appraised? #CabinetReshuffle”
WAGE BILL DEBATE
To
some, it seemed as if President Kenyatta’s earlier assurance to tame
the wage bill was just another empty promise even though he had
clarified his government expansion was necessitated by overlapping of
roles within departments.
@VinceChepkwony added: “Wage bill my foot. State corporations up from 26 to 41."
@KinyanBoy
said: “In his #CabinetReshuffle president Uhuru has increased
ministries from 19 to 20 & State departments from 26 to 41. Cost
cutting ni yenu.”
Some also questioned the previous work history of those nominated and the impact they may have on their new roles.
@Bornmaina
said: “With Kaimenyi at the helm of the lands docket, leakages of title
deeds are likely to happen. #CabinetReshuffle.”
However,
the newly elected members are yet to be confirmed as they must first
undergo a vetting process before they are sworn in.
JOE MUCHERU TRENDING ON TWITTER
Many
have lauded the nomination of Google Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
ambassador, Joe Mucheru, for the ICT docket and see him as a bright and
well-thought-out addition to the new Cabinet.
@KiunduW said, “Great move to have Joe Mucheru of Google Kenya as ICT Secretary, right up his alley #CabinetReshuffle.”
With
@JulieGichuru adding, “Joe Mucheru, Cabinet Secretary ICT. Well
deserved! Google is losing a gem as Kenya gains a true professional.
Jenga nchi Joe.”
@nduhiumutitu said,
“Congrats Joe Mucheru, I do hope you will find a way of going round the
bureaucracy in the government systems, our ICT future looks bright.”
@bikozulu
said, “I Interviewed Joe Mucheru in 2012. Sober guy, reflective,
Christian grounding and sharp. Congratulations @mucheru.”
However,
not all Kenyans were pleased with this decision with some questioning
if he will be able to fill the shoes of past ICT Cabinet Secretaries.
@RobertAlai
said, “Joe Mucheru was demoted at Google over FRAUD. He is now in
Kenyan cabinet. Only the fraudulent get here. #CabinetReshuffle.”
@Gilbertogilly said, “I still miss Bitange Ndemo in ICT. Matiang'i did nothing and who .... is Joe Mucheru?"
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