President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday left Kenyans talking after appointing little known Labour CS Ukur Yattani as acting Treasury CS.
Ukur Yattani takes over from Henry Rotich as CS Treasury. pic.twitter.com/A6tukmSc7O
— Gideon Kitheka Jnr. (@Gideon_Kitheka) July 24, 2019
Well, these are the questions Kenyans are now asking, making a reference to Ukur Yattani’s biography.
Some Kenyans believe that Yattani’s international exposure may transform the Treasury but its a matter of time.
Here is Ukur Yattani Biography..
His international exposure may transform the Treasury but its a matter of time, he maybe the next Henry Rotich pic.twitter.com/kwhtFxJJTp
— DAN SUDI (@Dan_Sudi) July 24, 2019
Born on 12th March 1967, Yatani has deep political connections. He was nominated the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection in President Kenyatta’s second term cabinet.
He served as the First Governor of Marsabit County from 2013 to 2017. He was also the Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna from 2009 to 2012 and served as the Member of Parliament for North Horr Constituency in 2006.
In 2002, Yatani became a District Officer for the Government of Kenya. He quickly rose through the ranks from District Officer Cadet to a Senior District Officer and then promoted to a District Commissioner in July 2002.
Former Treasury CS Henry Rotich should Start Reading “The Day I Left Office” by Bitange Ndemo
Ukur Yattani takes over as Treasury CS pic.twitter.com/Co6Jvt9Op3— Moseax (@MoseaxKenya) July 24, 2019
In this position, he successfully coordinated state business, managed government resources, maintained law and order, directed disaster relief operations, and implemented long term strategic plans that improved government services and the lives of local residents.
He was then called home by his constituents and elected as the Member of Parliament for North Horr constituency in 2006.
Ukur Yattani is now the acting CS for the National Treasury. Countries that are growing faster than us include Libya, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, & even Tanzania. Will he do a better job than Henry Rotich did? What were his achievements at the Labor Ministry? pic.twitter.com/GB1mix0JMK
— Nahashon Kimemia (@nahashon87) July 24, 2019
During this time the Marsabit North District was created and M.P. Yatani spearheaded the formation of several administrative units across the constituency, leading to more independence and general improvement of service delivery.
Yatani was then appointed as the Assistant Minister, Ministry of Science and Technology. In this position he offered policy direction to the ministry, represented the government in local and international talks and negotiations, and assisted the Minister in performing of all ministerial and government functions.
How Kenyans are waiting for Ukur Yattani to start performing pic.twitter.com/N0NmWt18n4
— Mwanabutangi™ (@Its_Avugwe) July 24, 2019
In 2009, Yatani began a multi-year mission to advance the interests of Kenya on the international stage. He was named Ambassador to Austria in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vienna.
As the Ambassador to Austria, with accreditation to Hungary and Slovakia, he provided support and consular services to Kenyans living abroad and promoted trade and economic cooperation with a variety of European nations and thereby contributed to the realization of Kenya’s Vision 2030.
What next after UK has appointed Amb. Ukur Yattani as the acting Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury replacing Henry Rotich. Julius Muia appointed PS.
Will there be a reshuffle?
pic.twitter.com/635gTf0mmu— Kawangware Finest™️ (@cbs_ke) July 24, 2019
Amb. Yatani also served as the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency for the International Atomic Agency(IAEA), which works to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy around the world.
Among the many accomplishments of the IAEA during Yatani’s tenure, was the strategic use of strength and diplomacy to deescalate and safeguard Iran’s nuclear capacity.
By appointing Ukur Yattani the president made a neutral choice https://t.co/ZcEyQYAW0B
— Britney Michelle (@OwanghB) July 24, 2019
In addition to this, Amb. Yatani held senior leadership positions at various diplomatic and international agencies at the United Nations and also chaired the African Group of Ambassadors.
With all these experience, do you thin Ukur Yattani will transform the National Treasury?