Rawal, Kimemia set to be sworn in

President Kenyatta has appointed Kalpana Rawal as Deputy Chief Justice and Francis Kimemia as Secretary to the Cabinet. The two are set to be sworn in May 30, 2013. FILE

President Kenyatta has appointed Kalpana Rawal as Deputy Chief Justice and Francis Kimemia as Secretary to the Cabinet.

The President's move follows Lady Justice Rawal and Mr Kimemia's approval by Parliament on Tuesday.

The appointments are contained in a special gazette notice issued Wednesday evening.

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The Deputy CJ and Secretary to the Cabinet are expected to be sworn in Thursday at State House, Nairobi in a ceremony to be witnessed by President Kenyatta.

Two nominated Cabinet Secretaries Joseph ole Lenku (Interior) and Kazungu Kambi (Labour) will be vetted by the Committee on Appointments before their appointment.

The President is also expected to name Principal Secretaries.

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