Article 152 (1) of the constitution provides for “not fewer than 14 and not more than 22 Cabinet secretaries”. President Ruto had nominated a total of 50 CASs before the courts declared the position unconstitutional. Some of the rejected CASs have since been handed other roles, including Isaac Mwaura who was appointed government spokesperson. The team also rejected a proposal to establish and anchor in law the position of National Security Advisor. On the transfer of the Public Seal, the committee observed that there was no satisfactory justification.

Source: Daily Nation March 13, 2024 18:17 UTC