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Outgoing Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Sectary Najib Balala has welcomed the appointment of Peninah Malonza as the new boss in a docket he has held for over 6 years.
In his exit message, Balala mentioned that he was exiting public service after 24 years. He started as the Mombasa Mayor back in 1998.
“I'm honoured to have served my country for the past 24 years since being Mombasa Mayor, in 1998, to serving as the CS in the Ministry of Tourism… I welcome the appointment of Peninah Malonza as the new CS for Tourism, Wildlife & Heritage. You have my full support,” Balala tweeted.
The CS went on to congratulate President Ruto for unveiling a new cabinet.
“Congratulations to President Dr. @WilliamsRuto on unveiling your New Cabinet Team. I am honoured to have served my country for the past 24 years,” Balala wrote.
Malonza is the former Kitui County Deputy Governor.
Other appointees in William Ruto’s cabinet have continued to express their gratitude through their social media pages.
Soipan Tuya who is the first Maa Woman to be nominated to the cabinet wrote;
“I thank HE. President of the Republic of Kenya, @WilliamsRuto for appointing me to the position of Cabinet Sec. Environment Forestry - a first for Maa Women. Today, a Maa Pastoralist girl somewhere will get affirmation that indeed, all dreams are valid. Ready to serve Kenya diligently,”.
Mithika Linturi - CS Agriculture
“I thank the President of the Republic of Kenya @WilliamsRuto for giving me a chance to work as the CS in the ministry of Agriculture. I will serve the people of Kenya with humility and honour so that we can achieve the goals of the Kenya Kwanza govt in the agricultural sector,”.
Aisha Jumwa Katana - CS Public Service, Gender & Affirmative Action
“Thank you my President H.E Dr @WilliamsRuto for the nomination as Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Public Service, Gender & Affirmative Action. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve under your stewardship & all Kenyans! Mungu mbele,".
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