DP Rigathi Gachagua's portfolio expanded as Ruto reorganises government

President William Ruto is received by DP Rigathi Gachagua on arrival at Wanjohi Primary School, Kipipiri, for a church service on December 11, 2022. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

President William Ruto relieved Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of some duties when he transferred the State Departments of Housing, Urban Development and Public Works to the Lands Ministry.

The Lands Ministry, headed by Cabinet Secretary Zachariah Njeru, will now lead Kenya Kwanza's plan to construct at least 250, 000 houses each year for the next five years, a project meant to ensure that six million Kenyans living in informal settlements get decent and affordable houses.