Isiolo professionals hail Ruto for nominating Duale to Cabinet

He appealed to the President to consider more professionals from the Northern Frontier in executive positions including Chief Administrative Secretary, Principal Secretary, ambassadors, parastatal heads and other state agencies.

Dr Sarite's call comes at a time when Ruto's administration is facing criticism from a section of Azimio MPs and professionals from the region over claims that the Cabinet post is way below what President Uhuru Kenyatta handed the Northern Frontier in government appointments.

Dr. Salad Sarite, the Isiolo professionals organisation leader. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

Cabinet Secretaries who served in Uhuru regime include John Munyes (Petroleum and Mining), Ukur Yattani (National Treasury), Adan Mohamed (East Africa Development), and Dr Amina Mohamed (Sports).

Dr Sarite, however, is optimistic that this would be compensated with more appointments in the executive.