Here are the full details of President Ruto’s New cabinet nominees, including their various backgrounds and experiences.
Details below:
1.Dr. Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u – ICT
Education:
—PhD, Information systems, University of Nairobi (2011).
—MBA, Management Science, University of Nairobi (2000).
—MSc, Information Systems, Moi University (1996).
—BSc, Mathematics and computer science, Kenyatta University.
—Post-doctoral innovation fellow (Tshinghua University/University of Pretoria, SA) (2012-2013).
Experience:
—Senior research manager, Global Digital inclusion program (USA).
—Senior scientist – cybersecurity (International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Africa) (2014-2020).
—Senior research scientist – cyber policy and internet governance (KICTANet).
—Adjunct lecturer, ICT Authority/ Ministry of Education.
2.Julius Migos Ogamba – Education
Education:
—Graduated with Bachelor of Law at the University of Nairobi in 1988
Experience:
—Legal professional with over 25 years of experience in legal practice.
—Senior partner at Migos-Ogamba & Waduu Advocates.
—Chairman, KenGen.
3.Muga Muriithi Erik – Water, Sanitation and Irrigation.
Education:
—MSc Civil Engineering (water resources), University of Nairobi (2022).
—BSc Civil and Construction Engineering, University of Nairobi (2016).
Experience:
—Civil engineer and water resource enthusiast.
—Over 8 years’ experience in operations and management in engineering projects, water hydraulic modeling, design of water and wastewater networks, and water treatment plants and other water structures.
4.Dr. Debra Mulongo Barasa – Health
Education:
—Master of Medicine – internal medicine, University of Nairobi (2017).
—MSc Infectious Diseases (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine) (ongoing).
—Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Nairobi (2006)
Experience:
—Specialist in internal medicine and infectious diseases with over 15 years of experience.
—Worked in national, referral, and private health institutions and community-based organizations
5.Dr. Andrew Mwihia Karanja – Agriculture and Livestock Development.
Education:
—PhD Development Economics and Policy (Wageningen University, Netherlands) (2002).
—MSc Agricultural Economics (University of Nairobi).
BSc Agriculture (University of Nairobi) (1987).
Experience:
—Over 36 years’ experience in public sector locally and internationally.
—Rose from an extension officer at the Ministry of Agriculture.
Joined the World Bank in 2003 as an agricultural economist
Work:
—Lead economist (Department of Livestock).
—Lead consultant/assessment mission (World Bank).
—Senior agricultural economist (World Bank – Nairobi)
