Editor's Review

Chelugui and Monica Juma were the only CSs retained by President Ruto from Kenyatta's cabinet. 

Cabinet Secretary for Labour Simon Chelugui has thanked President William Ruto after being nominted to serve as the CS for Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises( MSME) Development.

Chelugui and Monica Juma were the only CSs retained by President Ruto from former Head of State Uhuru Kenyatta's cabinet. 

In a statement on Wednesday, September 28, Chelugui noted that it would not have been possible without President Ruto's support and mentorship. 

"Thank you Your Excellency Dr. William Ruto, CGH, Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces of the Republic of Kenya for nominating me to the Cabinet, to serve as the Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises( MSME) Development.

"Thank your for your faith in me_without your support & mentorship it would not have been possible. Your Excellency, I am very grateful to you for this gesture," the CS stated. 

President William Ruto

President William Ruto on Tuesday, September 27, unveiled his Cabinet after taking over as the fifth President of the Republic of Kenya.

The Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) are now waiting for vetting and approval by the parliament.