President William Ruto, alongside several Cabinet Secretaries, has made a series of appointments to state agencies and public institutions. The appointments were made through a gazette notice dated October 30, 2026. New chairpersons and members have been appointed to various state boards and councils for terms of up to three years. The appointments are part of the government's efforts to revitalize and strengthen state institutions.
Among the appointments, Ali Wario has been named as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya National Council for Population and Development for a three-year term. In another appointment, NJERU PETER NDWIGA has been appointed as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Coffee Board of Kenya, also for a three-year term. This appointment replaces Henry Gichuhi Kinyua, who had previously held the position.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has appointed Peter Kagia as chairperson of the Insurance Institute of Kenya Council. He is accompanied by seven members: George Ogutu, Jane Onimo, Christine Ronga, Agnes Macharia, Carolyne Ayiro, Michael Omondi, and Elijah Githinji. These appointments are under the Insurance Professionals Act and take effect from October 30, 2026.
In the education sector, Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has appointed Gideon John Kamau Maina to the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service Board for a three-year term. Ogamba also constituted part of the Kerio Valley University College Council, bringing in new members, including Judson Obiria Nyabuto, Simon Ole Masi, Netty Chemutai, Mary Amboka, and Japheth Kibet Sugut.
Agriculture and Livestock Development CS Mutahi Kagwe has picked Henry Gichuhi Kinyua as the non-executive chairperson of the Council of the Coffee Research and Training Institute of Kenya for a three-year term. Meanwhile, Cabinet Secretary Beatrice Askul Moe extended the terms of Noah Lokamar and Jeremiah Sang as members of the Kerio Valley Development Authority for another year, effective November 2, 2026.
Other appointments include Juliet Owino, Kepha Nyandega, Sheikh Abdullahi Salat, Sujatha Kotamraju, and Dr. Susan Ontiri, who have been named to serve on the Kenya National Council for Population and Development for three years. At the National Heroes Council, Angwenyi Jimmy Nuru Ondieki and David Lebarleyia have had their terms renewed.
The appointments and renewals were made under the respective laws governing the institutions. The changes took effect on October 30, 2026. The government has not provided reasons for the appointments, but they are seen as part of efforts to strengthen state institutions and ensure their effective functioning.
Key points
- President Ruto and Cabinet Secretaries have made new appointments to various state boards and councils.
- The appointments are for terms of up to three years and affect various sectors, including education and healthcare.
- The changes aim to revitalize and strengthen state institutions.
