Absence of secretary to Cabinet might affect transition of power

Deputy President-elect William Ruto, Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, President Mwai Kibaki, President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta, his wife Margaret Kenyatta and Rachel Ruto during Kenyatta’s inauguration at Kasarani Stadium on April 9, 2013. [File, Standard]

The transition of power could be in jeopardy, owing to the absence of a Secretary to the Cabinet.

Garissa Township MP Aden Duale yesterday raised the concern in Parliament, even as he called for amendment of a critical law that guides the transition of power. According to the Assumption of the Office of the President Act No.21 of 2012, the Secretary to the Cabinet shall chair the Assumption to the Office of the President Committee.