Hanna Cheptumo
Hanna Cheptumo is the newly nominated Cabinet Secretary for Gender in Kenya, recognized for her commitment to advocacy and social issues. She is the widow of the late Baringo Senator and has been appointed by President William Ruto, expressing gratitude for the trust placed in her. Cheptumo's nomination has been met with a mix of optimism and scrutiny regarding her qualifications and the challenges she will face in her new role, particularly in advancing gender equality and addressing social issues in the country.
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Gender CS Hanna Cheptumo said that the ministry had activated child protection response mechanisms to support affected children and families.
Ruto leads nation in mourning 16 Gilgil school fire victims
Kenya· 2026-05-28
Kenya’s Gender Cabinet Secretary Hanna Cheptumo said that the matter is under investigation.
Ghana summons Russian envoy over national accused of secretly filming womenKenya· 2026-02-18
Hanna Cheptumo revealed the 'disturbing' matter was under investigation.
State probes Russian man who secretly filmed womenKenya· 2026-02-17
Hanna Cheptumo led a team to visit special needs children on Valentine's Day.
ROUNDUP: Compassion, care, and love as Kenyans celebrate ValentinesKenya· 2026-02-15
Hanna Cheptumo described the initiative as a milestone in Kenya’s journey to end violence against children.
Religious leaders unite to safeguard childrenKenya· 2026-02-05
Hanna Cheptumo is the Cabinet Secretary who spoke during the launch of the 3rd National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325.
Why new action plan should prioritise women in grassroots peacebuildingKenya· 2025-10-24
Hanna Cheptumo, the Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Children Services, expressed deep disturbance over the child sexual exploitation revealed in the investigation.
Government condemns child sex exploitation in Mai Mahiu, pledges swift justiceKenya· 2025-08-08
Hanna Cheptumo is the now-appointed Cabinet Secretary for Gender whose comments during her vetting process were deemed disheartening and alarming.
Being female, educated doesn't make one fit for Gender docketKenya· 2025-04-23President Ruto named Hanna Cheptumo as the Cabinet Secretary for Gender.
Ruto gazettes new Cabinet and Principal secretariesKenya· 2025-04-16
Hanna Cheptumo expressed her commitment to establishing gender desks in hospitals.
Protests Bill comes back to haunt Ruku during CS interviewKenya· 2025-04-14
Cheptumo has been nominated to lead the Ministry of Gender, Culture, Arts, and Heritage.
CS nominees Ruku, Cheptumo to face parliamentary vetting panelKenya· 2025-04-14
Hanna Cheptumo thanked the president for nominating her as the new Gender CS.
Mixed reactions as President Ruto reshuffles CabinetKenya· 2025-03-27
