Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has finally appointed his cabinet.
In an executive order signed on 15th January 2023, Nassir who has been under pressure to appoint his cabinet sent home all the members of the executive serving his predecessor Hassan Joho, bringing in new faces.
The 10 member list consists of three Women.
Deputy Governor Francis Thoya will be in charge of the Environment and Solid waste management docket. Nassir's long serving personal assistant Mohammed Hussein (Amadoh) will be in charge of the Lands, urban renewal and housing docket.
Others are Dr Mbwarali Kame ( Education and digital transformation), Evans Oanda (Finance and Economic planning), Dr Swabah Ahmed (Health), Daniel Otieno (Transport and Infrastructure), Emily Achieng (Water Natural resources and climate change resilience), Kenneth Muigai (Public service administration, youth gender, social services and sports), Kibibi Abdallah (Blue Economy, Agriculture and Livestock) and Mohammed Osman (Tourism).
"I am confident that these individuals are qualified and offer the best potential for serving the people of Mombasa." said Nassir.
The members will be presented to the county assembly of Mombasa for vetting and approval.
Noah Akala has been appointed as the Chief of staff.
Nassir has also appointed his team of advisers which includes Mahmoud Noor (Innovation and digital), Mohammed Tenge (Political), Goshi Juma (Youth and gender affairs), Dorcas Mutheu (Urban renewal), Gilbert Langat (Port and maritime affairs) Dr Fauziya Karama (Economic affairs)