Ruto Appoints Kello Harsama as New Petroleum PS
President William Ruto has appointed Kello Harsama to serve as the new Petroleum Principal Secretary, following the resignation of Liban Mohamed from the same position last month. The appointment takes effect immediately.
### Background on Kello Harsama
Kello Harsama, the newly appointed Petroleum Principal Secretary, is a veteran administrator with extensive experience in the ASALS and Regional Development department. Harsama was involved in several high-profile projects, including Lake Turkana Wind Power project development. Details of his tenure in the project remain unclear.
### Reassignment of Caroline W. Karugu
The President's notice states that Caroline W. Karugu, the current PS for East African Community (EAC) Affairs, will take on the role of Acting PS for the State Department for the ASALS and Regional Development. This move will ensure continuity in the administration and coordination of Government functions within the affected State Departments.
### Impact on the ASALS Department
The reassignment of Harsama from the ASALS department to the Petroleum department may significantly impact the ASALS department, particularly regarding its development and coordination of regional projects. His departure will necessitate a smooth transition of projects and programs in the department. As the new Acting PS for the ASALS department, Caroline W. Karugu will be crucial in ensuring the department's continued success.
### Key Facts
Kello Harsama's appointment as Petroleum Principal Secretary is effective immediately. This appointment comes after Liban Mohamed's resignation from the same position. Caroline W. Karugu will assume the role of Acting PS for the State Department for the ASALS and Regional Development.
'His Excellency The President has this afternoon, pursuant to Article 155(4) of the Constitution, effected re-assignments within the rank of Principal Secretaries,' the notice read in part.