President Ruto Appoints Former MPs, Bishop In A Pack Of Reshuffles On Parastatals
President William Ruto has reshuffled leadership on key state boards and selection panels, signaling a new approach to governance by prioritizing experienced leaders to guide critical sectors.
His most recent appointments place retired clergy, former MPs, and seasoned professionals at the helm of various institutions, demonstrating his preference for experienced leadership in reshaping key institutions.
Among the appointees is retired ACK Bishop Joseph Kagunda, who will lead the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya for three years.
Kagunda, a revered figure who led the ACK Diocese of Mt. Kenya West until April 2023, is expected to lead the fight against doping, which is a persistent problem in Kenya’s sports sector.
With over 145 athletes banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency, his leadership comes at a critical time for Kenya’s efforts to restore its sporting integrity.
Another significant appointment is Victor Kioko Munyaka, a former Machakos Town MP.
His new three-year term as Chairperson of the Kenya Animal Genetic Resource Centre marks his return to public service after two terms in Parliament.
Munyaka, who previously served on the Departmental Committee on Communication, Information, and Innovation, is expected to use his extensive experience to modernize the center, with the goal of boosting agriculture.
Joseph Kipchumba Lagat, a former Eldoret East MP under KANU, has also been appointed Chairperson of the National Mining Corporation for a three-year term.
With mining emerging as a key economic driver, Lagat’s role will be critical in shaping policies to improve Kenya’s resource management.
His previous experience in Parliament is expected to help promote industry growth and attract investment to the sector.
In a strategic move, President Ruto appointed Silas Otieno Jonyo to chair the Council of the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication for three years.
Jonyo will be in charge of media professional training as the industry evolves at a rapid pace, shaped by digital disruption and public demand for accurate information.
The president also appointed James Ndungu Mureu to lead the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority.
President William Ruto has made new State appointments in a bid to improve service delivery in his administration.
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Mureu, who previously served as Vice President of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry for three years, has extensive experience in entrepreneurship and business management.
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Meanwhile, Elizabeth Chesang, a long-time advocate for people with disabilities, has been named among those in charge of selecting a new SRC commission.
She will continue to serve as Chairperson of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities while also serving on the panel responsible for recruiting new members to the Public Service Commission.
She will be joined on the panel by Arthur Osiya Oscar Eredi, Prof. Nura Mohammed, Grace Wairimu Kamau, Ruth Wambeti Ruraa, and Nancy M. Butama.
This panel is tasked with selecting a new Vice-Chairperson and members to replace former PSC Chairperson Lyn Mengich, whose term ended in August.
President Ruto Appoints Former MPs, Bishop In A Pack Of Reshuffles On Parastatals
