National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Shollei has said for one to be appointed a Cabinet Secretary, they don't have to be experts in the docket. Speaking during an interview with Citizen TV, Shollei said as long as they are visionary leaders, they can rely on the technical staff in ministries. The point is, are they visionary leaders? At 35, and with just elementary education, Echesa bypassed PhD holders to become the CS for Sports and Culture. There are no clear qualifications for an individual to become a CS in Kenya, aside from being a Kenyan citizen.

Source: The Star May 22, 2023 16:17 UTC