The government has announced a fresh wave of appointments to various State corporations and agencies in a move aimed at boosting service delivery and strengthening institutional management. The appointments were made by Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi (National Treasury), Aden Duale (Health), and Wycliffe Oparanya (Devolution) and were formally gazetted on Monday.
According to the latest Kenya Gazette notice, the changes affect more than 25 key positions across different sectors, including finance, energy, health, and regional development. Treasury CS Mbadi appointed new members to the boards of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), and Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest).
Health CS Duale, on his part, made appointments to key medical agencies, including the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) and the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), as part of ongoing reforms to enhance transparency and efficiency in the health sector.
Devolution CS Oparanya also reconstituted the boards of the Kenya School of Government (KSG), National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), and Local Authorities Pension Trust (LAPTRUST), citing the need for renewed leadership in managing devolved functions.
List of Key Appointees
1. Jane Wanjiku Mwangi – Chairperson, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
2. Dr. Benson Ochieng – Chairperson, KEMSA Board
3. Faith Chebet Kiptoo – Member, Capital Markets Authority
4. Ali Hassan Abdullahi – Member, NHIF Board
5. Dr. Caroline Mugo – Member, Kenya Investment Authority
6. Prof. Peter Lonyangapuo – Chairperson, NDMA
7. Ruth Njeri Kamau – Chairperson, Kenya School of Government
8. David Mwangi Mugo – Member, LAPTRUST Board
The new appointees will serve for three years, effective immediately. Government sources say the appointments reflect a deliberate effort to inject professionalism, regional balance, and integrity into public service leadership as the Ruto administration pushes its reform agenda.
By Nairobi