'Opposition Leader' Ekuru Aukot Names 22-Member Shadow Cabinet [List]

Thirdway Alliance party leader Ekuru Aukot on Thursday named a 22-member shadow Cabinet to keep President Kenyatta's administration in check.

Ekuru, who declared himself the official leader of opposition after National Super Alliance (Nasa) leader Raila Odinga boycotted the October 26th,2017 repeat presidential election, unveiled a team comprising of nine women and 12 men.

“We are aware that the shadow Cabinet is not anchored in the law but it is common of progressive democracies to contextualise that idea of keeping the State in check. In no way are we undermining the government but we must ensure President Uhuru’s promises are delivered,” he said while unveiling the Cabinet.

Ekuru said he picked the 22 from a list of 130 applications that Thirdway Alliance had received by January 30th.

Regional balance, age, gender balance, competence and the youth are some of the factors considered in picking the final list.

“You will see well educated Kenyans, with a fresh train of thought who meet the criteria on leadership and integrity as set out in Chapter 6 of our Constitution of Kenya, which also requires that those appointed to serve in the public office, must be people with competence and suitability to perform a function as assigned,” Aukot said.

Here is the full list of Ekuru's Cabinet;

1.Beth Mbesu (Health)

2.Eunice Nganga (Attorney General)

3.Beatrice Wanjiru (Water )

4.Anjela Mwikali( Industrialisation)

5.Isha Karanja (Labour),

6.Anne Kimuyu (Public Service)

7.Maureen Wangati (Tourism)

8.Irene Kemunto(Foreign Affairs )

9.Winnie Muya (Northern corridor)

10.John Kaburu (Lands)

11.Naphtali Mose (Agriculture)

12.Rhota Omondi (Defence)

13.Cyprian Nyambane (Devolution)

14.Newton Mukabe (Education)

15.John Kibuyi (Energy)

16.Jonathan Odongo (Environment)

17.James Wanjagi (ICT),

18.Robert Maina (Interior)

19.Were Conrad (Treasury)

20.Jackson Wekusa (Petroleum)

21.Mosin Khan (Sports)

22.Domnic Kipkemoi (Transport).