Beatrice Elachi sworn in as CAS for Public Service, Gender

Former Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Beatrice Elachi is the latest appointment by President Uhuru Kenyatta into his new look Executive. 

The former nominated Senator joins the Ministry of Public Service, Gender and Youth Affairs as Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) for Public Service and Gender Affairs. 

Ms Elachi resigned as the Nairobi County Assembly's Speaker in August last year after an acrimonious fallout with former Governor Mike Sonko and several city MCAs. 

Although her name was missing from the cabinet changes made by the president on Wednesday, it was included among eight other CASs who took oath at State House earlier today.  

The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by Head of Public Service Dr Joseph Kinyua. 

Newly sworn-in CASs

The newly sworn-in CASs included Mr Eric Simiyu Wafukho for National Treasury, Jackson Musyoka Kalla for Labour and Social Protection, Lawrence Angolo Omuhaka (Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Co-operatives) and Prof Japheth Ntiba Micheni (State Law Office and Department of Justice).

Others are former University of Nairobi student leader David Osiany who is the CAS for Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development, Dr Sara Ruto (Education), Zachary Ayieko (Energy) and Mr Alex Mburi Mwiru (Lands and Physical Planning).

Speaking during the event, President Uhuru Kenyatta tasked the newly appointed CAS with prioritising the completion of national government projects in their respective dockets.

The Head of State further advised the new CASs to embrace teamwork in advancing government agenda.

“We have a big task ahead of us, a task of completing programmes and projects that we have already embarked on. I look forward to your contribution in fasttracking them,” Mr Kenyatta said.