In a bold and strategic move, President William Ruto has completed the formation of his Cabinet with the nomination of new Cabinet Secretaries (CSs), adhering to the legal requirement of having at least 15 and no more than 22 CSs.

This latest round of appointments finalises the President's Cabinet, filling the remaining vacancies after last week's partial announcement.

Among the standout features of this announcement is the inclusion of four prominent figures from Raila Odinga's camp.

This decision underscores President Ruto's intent to foster unity and collaboration across the political divide.

The Raila allies joining the Cabinet are:

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John Mbadi, appointed to head the Ministry of Finance

Wycliffe Oparanya, taking the reins of the Ministry of Cooperatives

Opiyo Wandayi, leading the Ministry of Energy

Hassan Joho, overseeing the Ministry of Mining

These appointments reflect a strategic embrace of opposition talent, aiming to create a more cohesive government.

However, they come after Raila cautioned his ODM party members against joining President Ruto's cabinet.

Raila further said that he had not forwarded any names to Ruto for consideration in the appointments citing critical outstanding issued that needed to be addressed by Ruto's administration before any furthering any engagements.

President Ruto's final list of nominees also includes:

Kipchumba Murkomen for the Ministry of Youths and Sports

Stellah Langa't for the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Heritage

Rebecca Miano for the Ministry of Tourism

Justin Muturi for the Ministry of Public Service

Salim Mvurya for the Ministry of Trade

Alfred Mutua for the Ministry of Labour

Last week's initial announcement of nominees set the stage with key appointments, including:

Kithure Kindiki for the Ministry of the Interior and National Administration

Debra Mulongo Barasa for the Ministry of Health

Aden Duale for the Ministry of Defence

Davis Chirchir for the Ministry of Roads and Transport

Soipan Tuya for the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry

Eric Muga for the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation

Julius Migosi for the Ministry of Education

Alice Wahome for the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development

Dr Andrew Karanja for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development

Dr Margaret Ndungu for the Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy

Interestingly, Rebecca Miano, originally slated to be the Attorney General, has now been reassigned to the Ministry of Tourism.

President Ruto's reappointments signal a desire for continuity in certain key areas.

The five former CSs returning to their roles are:

Kipchumba Murkomen, Ministry of Youths and Sports

Rebecca Miano, Ministry of Tourism

Justin Muturi, Ministry of Public Service

Salim Mvurya, Ministry of Trade

Alfred Mutua, Ministry of Labour

Despite these comprehensive appointments, the roles of the Attorney General and the East African Community docket remain open, suggesting further strategic moves in the near future.

This carefully curated Cabinet, blending fresh faces with experienced leaders, and incorporating opposition figures, positions President Ruto's administration to tackle the nation's challenges with a united and robust front.