Change Of Guard At The Ministry Of Tourism, Wildlife And Heritage As The New PS’s Take Office
Nairobi, Monday, 5 December 2022 The three newly appointed Principal Secretaries in the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage assumed office today. The colorful ceremony that took place in NSSF Building saw Hon. John Ololtuaa take over the State Department for Tourism from Zenaib Hussein, Madam Silvia Kihoro take over the State Department for Wildlife from Dr Susan Koech, and Ms Ummi Bashir take over the State Department for Heritage from Ms Josephta Mukobe respectively.
While witnessing the handing over ceremony, the Cabinet Secretary Hon Peninah Malonza called on parastatals under the Ministry to adhere to professionalism, integrity, commitment and to strive to be self-reliant.
“I take this opportunity to welcome our new Principal secretaries in this ministry, I believe that with this team we shall get our tourism back to the top as an economic driver. Through this ministry we want to transform the lives of communities and Kenyans in general as we work towards delivering our governments manifesto to Kenyans. I challenge you to work towards sustainable solutions to drive the ministry agenda. For example, you must be able to generate enough resources within the various parastatals to sustain yourself instead of relying solely on the National Treasury to keep you afloat” said CS Malonza
CS Malonza noted that the Tourism industry has a multiplier effect that can spur growth and create employment opportunities for Kenyans if new technologies and innovations to market the country are adopted and harnessed well.
The Outgoing PSs wished their successors the very best adding that they were available for consultations whenever required.
The CS promised to support the new PSs as they commenced their work and insisted on teamwork, even as she wished them success in their new roles.
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