Rotich sacked as Uhuru appoints Ukur Yatani acting Treasury CS

Ukur Yatani has been appointed as the acting National Treasury CS a day after Henry Rotich was charged over the Arror-Kimwarer dams scandal.

The Labour and Social Protection CS will now hold two dockets until further notice.

“This will ensure smooth operations and continuity at the National Treasury following the court order affecting Rotich and his PS Kamau Thugge,” a statement from State House reads.

Dr Julius Monzi Muia replaces Thugge as the Treasury Prinicipal Secretary.

Other changes announced on Wednesday are that Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Gordon Kihalangwa will now be the Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Defence.

Mr Torome Saitoti has also been appointed as the Principal Secretary for the State Department of Planning.

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Yatani was nominated as Labour CS in January last year in Cabinet changes that sparked speculations over a widening rift between President Kenyatta and his Deputy Willian Ruto.

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the Deputy President denied the claims saying the president should be allowed the freedom to choose who will serve in government.

On Wednesday, the President did not make the announcement at State House but sent a press release signed by State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena-Mararo.

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