President William Ruto has reshuffled his cabinet about one year after getting into office.

In the changes that were announced on Wednesday evening, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has been allocated the additional role of Foreign Affairs that was previously held by former Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua.

Mutua has now been moved to the ministry of tourism and wildlife. Controversial politician Moses Kuria had also been moved from the Ministry of Trade. He will now head the Ministry of Public Service.

The Ministry of Trade will now be headed by Rebecca Miano who has been leading the East African Community ministry. This ministry had been allocated to Peninah Malonza who was heading the Ministry of Tourism.

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Alice Wahome has been moved to the Ministry of Lands while Zachary Njeru who was the Cabinet Secretary in charge of Lands has been moved to the Ministry of Water and Irrigation.

Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action CS Aisha Jumwa has been moved to the Ministry of Gender, Culture, Arts and Heritage.

Mudavadi’s new role is expected to further position him ahead of deputy president Rigathi Gachagua. Mr. Mudavadi has been representing President Ruto in key global meetings and has been seen to gain the president’s favour over Mr. Gachagua.