Kenya YearBook Editorial Board | Cabinets

Uhuru Cabinet

  • Henry K. Rotich: A man of complex numbers
    When Henry Rotich was appointed Finance minister in April 2013, he was only 44 years old. It was a prestigious position for a man with a quiet, almost timid, disposition. And although he had by-passed several of his seniors at Treasury, he was not […]

Kibaki Cabinet

  • Peter Njeru Ndwiga – Minister who smelt the coffee
    Peter Njeru Ndwiga, the Minister for Cooperative Development and Marketing in the first of President Mwai Kibaki’s two terms, was one of the most loyal and non-controversial ministers. The Member of Parliament for Manyatta Constituency was also the only Cabinet Minister at the time from the then […]

Moi Cabinet

  • Eliud Timothy Mwamunga – Giving trade and commerce an African face
    During the course of his illustrious political career spanning two decades, Eliud Timothy Mwamunga is credited with establishing a sterling track record in the eyes of his constituents as their Member of Parliament, and being instrumental in helping shape the social, political and economic future […]

Kenyatta Cabinet

  • Joseph Zuzarte Murumbi , The art collector
    Joseph Zuzarte Murumbi was appointed second Vice-President in May, 1966, following the fallout between President Kenyatta and Vice-President Odinga. Earlier, Murumbi had been independent Kenya’s first Foreign Affairs Minister. Murumbi was born in […]
Share this post