×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya's Bold Newspaper
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

MPs hand Ruto free will to hire unlimited CASs in amended Bill

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Plenary session during the reopening of the 13th Parliament on February 13, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Parliament has now created an avenue for President William Ruto to appoint an unlimited number of Chief Administrative Secretaries (CASs).

According to new amendments to the National Government Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023, the initial cap on the number of CASs to 22 has been removed and replaced with "as many as required".

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Athletics
Meet the kings and queens of prestigious Eldoret City race
Athletics
Kip Keino Classic lives up to its billing
Football
FKF power struggles throw Kenyan football in jeopardy
Football
It's 'do or die' Mashemeji Derby for AFC and Gor