The president named minority leader Opiyo Wandayi as energy minister and lawmaker John Mbadi as finance minister.
Kenya President William Ruto has named opposition figures and reinstated more sacked ministers in a new 'broad-based' cabinet following anti-government protests that killed over 50 people.
The president named minority leader Opiyo Wandayi as energy minister and lawmaker John Mbadi as finance minister, who both belong to opposition leader Raila Odinga's party.
Ruto on Wednesday named a second batch of 10 ministers that included four ministers and an attorney general he sacked nearly a fortnight ago.
He had named the first batch of 11 ministers last week.
The cabinet nominees have to be approved by lawmakers in the National Assembly before being appointed.
Here is the full list of the latest Kenya cabinet nominees:
- 1. Treasury - John Mbadi
- 2. Trade - Salim Mvurya
- 3. Tourism - Rebecca Miano
- 4. Energy - Opiyo Wandayi
- 5. Mining - Hassan Joho
- 6. Sports - Kipchumba Murkomen
- 7. Labour - Alfred Mutua
- 8. Cooperatives - Wycliffe Oparanya
- 9. Public Service - Justin Muturi
- 10. Gender - Stella Langat
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