Kenya’s National Assembly’s Committee on Monday commenced vetting Persons Nominated for Appointment as Cabinet Secretaries, the Attorney General, and the Secretary to the Cabinet.
The 5-day exercise runs from Monday, October 17, 2022, to Saturday and will take place in the Parliament buildings.
First to appear before the vetting committee was Hon. Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi defended his nomination as Prime Cabinet secretary-designate, saying the position seeks to streamline service delivery to the Country.
If approved, Musalia said he will work closely with parliament to ensure and support legislation that will benefit the people of Kenya, insisting that the incoming government will embrace an open and holistic approach.
He pledged to strengthen matters around diplomacy and high-profile relations touching on Kenya globally to ensure that Kenya is well positioned internationally.
He also clarified that his functions as prime cabinet secretary are not clashing with the deputy president’s office, adding that the responsibilities of the two offices are clearly outlined and that he would endeavor to work harmoniously with all cabinet members for the effective delivery of service.
The Parliamentary approval of appointments to public office by the President or other state officers is governed by the constitution of Kenya, the public appointments (Parliamentary approval) act, 2011, and the national assembly standing orders.
The National Assembly must conduct an approval hearing of the nominees to ascertain their suitability for the positions proposed and make appropriate recommendations.
