Editor's Review

The law requires that public officers seeking elective seats resign six months to a general election. 

With the August 9 General Elections around the corner, cabinet members among other government officials interested in running for elective positions have been resigning from the government as required by law. 

The law requires that public officers seeking elective seats resign six months to a general election. 

On Tuesday, February 3, President Uhuru Kenyatta ordered civil servants eyeing elective seats to resign and vacate their offices before February 8. 

"Non-exempted State officers and all public officers are required to hand-over all public assets under their charge and to prepare comprehensive hand-over notes to facilitate a smooth transition and hand-over," a notice issued by the Head of Public Service Joesph Kinyua read.  

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{Deputy President William Ruto and Labor CAS Patrick Ole Ntutu who is among cabinet members who resigned to join politics PHOTO/COURTESY}

Below are government officials who have resigned to join politics. 

1. Devolution CS Charles Keter - Resigned on Tuesday, February 8 and he will vie for the Kericho county gubernatorial seat on a UDA ticket. 

2. Mining and Petroleum CS John Munyes - Resigned on Tuesday, February 8 and he will vie for the Turkana county gubernatorial seat under ODM ticket. 

3. Labour CAS Patrick Ole Ntutu - Resigned on Tuesday, February 8 and he will vie for the Narok county gubernatorial seat on a UDA ticket. 

4. Petroleum and Mining CAS Engineer John Mosonik - Resigned on Tuesday, February 8 and he will vie for the Bomet county gubernatorial seat on a UDA ticket.  

5. Wildlife Principal Secretary Fred Segor - Resigned on Tuesday, February 8 and he will vie for the Baringo county gubernatorial seat on a UDA ticket. 

6. Tourism CAS Joseph Boinnet - Resigned on Tuesday, February 3 and he will vie for the Elgeyo Marakwet county gubernatorial seat on a UDA ticket. 

7. Education CAS Hassan Noor Hassan - Resigned on Tuesday, February 8 and he will vie for the Mandera county gubernatorial seat on a UDA ticket. 

8. East African Community & Regional Development CS, Adan Mohamed - Resigned on Tuesday, February 8 and he will vie for the Mandera county gubernatorial seat. 

9. Water PS Joseph Irungu - Resigned on Tuesday, February 8. 

10. Devolution CAS Gideon Munga'aro - He will vie for Kilifi gubernatorial race on an ODM ticket.

11. East African Community CAS Ken Obura - He is set to contest for Kisumu Governor's seat in the August General Election. 

12. KBC Zinga Show host Bonnie Musambi - Resigned on Tuesday and is set to vie for Kitui Central Parliamentary seat in Kitui County. 

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13. Transport CAS Chris Obure - Resigned on Wednesday and will contest for Kisii Gubernatorial Race under Azimio.