Deborah Barasa will officially take over as the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry on Tuesday marking the beginning of her tenure in a ministry crucial to Kenya’s environmental policies. She succeeds Aden Duale, who has been reassigned to the Ministry of Health following President William Ruto’s Cabinet reshuffle last week.
The handover ceremony is expected to take place at the ministry’s headquarters, where Barasa will outline her vision and priorities for addressing climate change, deforestation, and other environmental challenges. Senior ministry officials and stakeholders in the sector are anticipated to attend the event, signaling the government’s commitment to continuity and effective policy implementation.
As Barasa steps into her new role, all eyes will be on her first directives and policy approaches, especially at a time when environmental conservation remains a top agenda for the government.
