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Big names that missed final PS list as Ruto reorganizes govt

President William Ruto assents to the Supplementary Appropriation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 8 2025) at State House, Nairobi. [PCS]

A list of big names shortlisted for the Principal Secretary positions on Thursday fell victim to a winnowing process that favoured allies of ODM leader Raila Odinga.

The shake-up of the government, aimed at entrenching President William Ruto and Raila’s political pact, saw the creation of new state departments. Influential individuals who had been touted to take over as PSs in various plum positions fell by the wayside.

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