In a rare change of heart, President William Ruto has nominated Ms Soipan Tuya as the Cabinet Secretary for Defence in place of Mr Aden Duale who will now be vetted for the Environment, Climate Change and Forestry docket. Last week, while naming his half Cabinet, President Ruto named Mr Duale as Defence CS while Ms Tuya was the nominee for the Environment, Climate Change and Forestry docket. I am Grateful to President @WilliamsRuto for reassigning me from the Defence Ministry to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry. I look forward to serving in my new portfolio and ensuring focus is on sustainable environmental management, combating climate… — Hon. Aden Duale, EGH (@HonAdenDuale) July 23, 2024The nomination swap surprised lawmakers who shouted urging the speaker to report.

Source: Daily Nation July 23, 2024 13:23 UTC