President William Ruto has made new appointments and reappointments to state agencies, as per the Kenya Gazette notices dated October 9, 2026. Ruto reappointed Job Chirchir as the non-executive chairperson of the Water Services Regulatory Board for a three-year term starting October 14, 2026. Additionally, four members were reappointed to the NEPAD/APRM Kenya Governing Council for a further three years, effective October 9. They are Francis Habara Moroto, Habon Billow Farah, Joseph Kimutai Boit, and Rusiana Makasi Mitau.
In another decision, President Ruto reappointed Titus Kipkoech Korir as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya Forest Service for a three-year period, effective October 14, 2026. At the National Treasury, Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi appointed Kevin Owango Onyango and Dennis Miskellah as members of the Local Authorities Provident Fund Board of Trustees, with their three-year terms taking effect on October 9.
Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi also renewed Olago Aluoch's tenure as non-executive chairperson of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board for three years. Aluoch was reappointed alongside Masitsa Naomi Shiyonga as a member of the board of directors. Gerald Okoko received a fresh three-year term on the board of the Kenya Trade Network Agency.
New appointments were also made at various ministries. At the Ministry of Health, Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale appointed Luka Chemwolo to serve on the Kenya Medical Research Institute Council for three years. The energy and petroleum docket saw a renewal of terms, with CS Opiyo Wandayi extending Jane Masai's tenure on the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority board for another three years, effective October 14.
Agriculture and Livestock Development CS Mutahi Kagwe renewed John Karuru Mwangi's tenure as a member of the board of directors of the Kenya Animal Genetics Resource Centre for three years. At the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo Gitau reappointed John Kieru Wambui to the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication Council for a further three years.
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Deborah Mlongo Barasa extended the terms of two officials serving in forestry institutions. Barasa reappointed Jane Simita Munka to the Kenya Forest Service board for three years from October 14, while Metett Kibet Robert received a further three-year term on the Kenya Forestry Research Institute board, effective October 9. A change in leadership was announced at the Physical Planners Registration Board, where Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development CS Alice Wahome appointed Mugendi Geoffrey Moses as non-executive chairperson for three years.
The appointments and reappointments were made in accordance with various legal provisions governing the respective institutions, with the changes taking effect on different dates in October. The moves aim to bring new leadership and expertise to various state agencies, ensuring their continued effective operation.
Key points
- President Ruto and cabinet secretaries have made fresh appointments and reappointments to state agencies, as published in the Kenya Gazette dated October 9, 2026.
- The appointments aim to bring new leadership and expertise to various state agencies, ensuring their continued effective operation.
- The changes took effect on different dates in October, with most appointments and reappointments being made for three-year terms.
