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Nelson Marwa deserved a bigger position- Kenyans say after Uhuru named cabinet

Controversial former Coast regional coordinator Nelson Marwa is a trending topic after President Uhuru Kenyatta named him Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Devolution on Friday, January 26. Marwa, known for his no-nonsense approach to matters security has rubbed shoulders the wrong way in the Coastal region since he assumed office as regional coordinator.

Marwa, a holder of three Masters Degree started off as a junior district officer in Nyeri before working his way up. He has been conspicuous in the fight against Al Shabaab Militia and against drugs abuse in the coastal region.

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