The nominated Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Tourism, Wildlife, and Heritage, Peninah Malonza has been rejected by the Committee on Appointments while the other nominated CSs approved including Musalia Mudavadi.
“The decision by the committee to reject Peninah Malonza as Cabinet Secretary for Tourism is not a vindication of her suitability to hold public office,” National Assembly Majority leader, Kimani Ichungwa stated.
The nomination of Ms. Malonza was unanimously rejected by the vetting committee, which tabled its report in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon.
The report also includes a minority report, from opposition Azimio MPs led by Junet Mohamed, recommending the rejection of Public Service Cabinet Secretary nominee Aisha Jumwa and Agriculture’s Mithika Linturi.
MPs are currently debating the report, which can be amended before a vote is taken.
Ms. Malonza is the former Kitui Deputy Governor. She is also a former senior executive with Compassion International, a non-governmental organization.
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