Ruto picks Mueke as Sports and Arts Principal Secretary
DP William Ruto (centre) chats with former Nairobi Deputy Governor Jonathan Mueke when he hosted leaders from Kitui County at his Karen residence.
What you need to know:
- Mueke served as Evans Kidero’s deputy from 2013 to 2017 before they were defeated by Mike Sonko in the 2017 elections.
- Mueke is an entrepreneur with interests in the technology, real estate and digital printing sectors, and is involved in several community projects in Kenya.
Former Nairobi County Deputy Governor, Jonathan Mueke has been nominated as the Principal Secretary for Sports and Arts in the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts.
President William Ruto picked the 45-year-old Mueke among the 51 Principal Secretaries that he has forwarded to the National Assembly for consideration and approval.
If approved by the National Assembly, Mueke will serve under Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba, who has already assumed office.
Mueke served as Evans Kidero’s deputy from 2013 to 2017 before they were defeated by Mike Sonko in the 2017 elections.
Mueke is an entrepreneur with interests in the technology, real estate and digital printing sectors, and is involved in several community projects in Kenya.
Also nominated to serve in the same ministry as Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs is Ismail Madey.
