President William Ruto assured Malonza to support her fully as she serve Kenyans diligently and with honesty
Malonza had been rejected by Parliamentary vetting and appointment committee on Tuesday 25th October, 2022
On Wednesday, 26th October, 2022, during morning session, committee of the whole house overturned decision by Moses Wetang’ula lead vetting c’tee
Newly appointed Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Peninah Malonza has thanked everyone for standing with her during the difficult and embarrassing moments at the national limelight.
In her Facebook post immediately after being sworn in on Friday 27th October, 2022, Malonza told Kenyans that she is equal to the task assigned and will be committed to deliver in totality with distinction
“I will serve all the people with honor and dignity,…. I will perform the functions of my office conscientiously and to the best of my ability,’’ Malonza swearing-in statement
President William Ruto had earlier assured all newly sworn-in Cabinet Secretaries to work diligently and honestly knowing that there are serious task ahead of them and the country is pregnant waiting their services
“You have my full support, to serve the Kenyans diligently and with honesty, have not appointed you to be a Cabinet Secretary for some regions, you are the CS for all citizens,’’ President Dr William Ruto to CSs
On his take, Kitui Central Member of Parliament Dr Makali Mulu advised her to make Kitui game reserve a tourism attraction destination by constructing tourist facilities
“They finally bowed to my call and other leaders and approved her to the cabinet. It was quite unfortunate for the committee to come up with such distorted report. We deserved respect and honor in the national table cake sharing regardless of how we voted.
For many years Ukambani region has been overlooked by the ruling governments, it’s now the high time for tourists to find their destination in Ukambani and bolster economy in the region as well of adding value addition to the inhabitants,’’ Makali noted.
Mwingi Central Member of Parliament Dr Gideon Mulyungi advised Malonza to prove those who were rejecting her wrong by working tirelessly and revamping the Ukambani game reserves
“I am appealing to CS Penina Malonza to prove those who were rejecting her wrong and open up Kitui game reserve as well as Kora boardering Mwingi and Tana River as tourist attraction sites.
Kitui Women Representative Dr Irene Kasalu who together with Makali Mulu had put up spirited fight on the floor of the house said that women leaders are an embodiment of what many girls would aspire to get into leadership
“Malonza has a working history, when she was Deputy Governor to Malombe, a lot happened during the duo’s tenure and we are very much convinced that there will be something to smile about for she is looked at by the people of Kitui,’’ Kasalu posed.