Hannah Cheptumo
Hannah Cheptumo is a prominent Kenyan politician who has garnered attention for her recent nomination as the Cabinet Secretary for Gender and Culture. Her role in the government focuses on advancing gender equality and cultural initiatives within the country. Cheptumo's nomination is part of a broader agenda to strengthen the representation of women in leadership positions in Kenya.
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Gender Cabinet Secretary Hannah Cheptumo said that relevant state agencies have taken up the matter regarding the pursuit of a Russian man accused of luring Kenyan women into sex.
State goes after Russian who secretly recorded Kenyan women
Kenya· 2026-02-16Hannah Cheptumo, the Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Children Services, stated that the government was unaware of the street families' hospitalisation and deaths.
Government has duty to care for less fortunate peopleKenya· 2026-02-04Hannah Cheptumo is the Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, and Children Services who commented on the investigation into the deaths of street children.
Govt launches probe into deaths of street children after burial of nineKenya· 2026-02-02
Cabinet Secretary Hannah Cheptumo was in attendance at the Jamhuri Day celebrations.
Thousands at Nyayo National Stadium for 62nd Jamhuri day fete (Photos)Kenya· 2025-12-12
Hannah Cheptumo has told the Senate that the State Department for Children Services has been allocated Sh12.3 billion for the financial year 2025/2026.
State Department for Children Services allocated Sh12.3B, Senate toldKenya· 2025-11-14
Gender Cabinet Secretary Hannah Cheptumo had yet to issue a statement regarding the incident.
LSK's Faith Odhiambo condemns assault of pregnant woman in viral videoKenya· 2025-09-26
Hannah Cheptumo emphasized the importance of harnessing collective wisdom and building inclusive mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution.
Gender CS, Igad boss rally women, youth to drive peace effortsKenya· 2025-07-24
Hannah Cheptumo was appointed as the Gender Cabinet Secretary after Stella Langat's failed nomination.
Senator Cheruiyot and MP Ngeno clash over South Rift power struggleKenya· 2025-07-17
Gloria Orwoba criticized the appointment of Hannah Cheptumo as Gender Cabinet Secretary.
Gloria Orwoba: Ruto has failed Kenyan womenKenya· 2025-04-22
Cheptumo’s appointment comes amid public uproar and backlash from women’s rights groups, who questioned her credibility following controversial remarks during her vetting, in response to femicide.
'Ignore the noise, focus on the goal,' Ruto tells newly sworn-in CSsKenya· 2025-04-17
Hannah Cheptumo dismissed the surge in femicide as a money issue, suggesting that female university students are killed because they 'could be looking for money'.
Curse of Gender ministry? Cheptumo under fire over femicide remarksKenya· 2025-04-15
Hannah Cheptumo is the nominee for Cabinet Secretary in charge of Gender, Culture, The Arts and Heritage.
Gender CS nominee Hannah Cheptumo's net worth is Sh420mKenya· 2025-04-14
Hannah Cheptumo is the Gender and Culture Cabinet Secretary Nominee.
Parliament resumes sittings after brief recessKenya· 2025-04-01
Hannah Cheptumo is the Gender and Culture Cabinet Secretary Nominee undergoing vetting.
Parliament resumes sittings after short breakKenya· 2025-03-31
