President William Ruto and Cabinet secretaries have announced a new round of appointments and reappointments to various State agencies and public institutions in Kenya. The changes, published through Gazette notices dated September 18, 2026, include fresh three-year terms for a number of officials, while others have been appointed to new positions within State institutions. This move is expected to bring new leadership and expertise to these institutions.
President Ruto has appointed Moses Narok to chair the board of the LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority for one year. He also renewed Moses Njenga Chege’s tenure as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) for another three years. These appointments take effect from September 18, 2026, according to the gazette notices. The LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority is a key institution in the development of the Lamu Port-Southern Sudan-Ethiopia Transport Corridor.
Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has extended Rose Towett’s membership of the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics board by three years. Mbadi also gave Ibrahim Mohamed Salat another three-year term on the Retirement Benefits Authority Board. These appointments demonstrate the government's commitment to ensuring continuity and stability in key institutions. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics plays a critical role in providing data and statistics for the country's development.
In the energy sector, Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi renewed Diba Daudi Huka’s membership of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority board for a further three years. This move is expected to provide continuity and stability in the energy sector, which is critical for the country's economic growth. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority is responsible for regulating the energy and petroleum sectors in Kenya.
Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has filled or renewed several positions under the Tourism and Wildlife Ministry. Miano extended Patrick Ngere’s tenure as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Tourism Fund for three years. She also appointed Nicholas Kimeli and Dr Yvonne Tharao as members of the Tourism Fund board, with both officials set to serve three-year terms. The Tourism Fund is a critical institution in the development of the tourism sector in Kenya.
The water sector has also received new appointments, with Cabinet Secretary Eric Murithi Muga naming Lilian Anyango Yonga to the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority for three years. Muga further appointed Silas Tochim to the Governing Council of the Kenya Water Institute for a similar three-year period. These appointments demonstrate the government's commitment to improving water management and harvesting in the country.
In education, Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba appointed Captain Antony Kiroken as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kajiado National Polytechnic Council. Chief Justice Martha Koome also made an appointment, naming Maurice Murunga Osundwa to the Auctioneers Licensing Board. These appointments bring new leadership and expertise to these institutions, which are critical for the country's development.
Key points
- President William Ruto and Cabinet secretaries announce new appointments and reappointments to various State agencies and public institutions in Kenya.
- The appointments include fresh three-year terms for a number of officials, while others have been appointed to new positions within State institutions.
- The changes cover a wide range of regulatory agencies, State corporations, public institutions, boards and governing councils.
