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Several Cabinet Secretaries have announced fresh appointments and revoked others in a move to enhance efficiency in their respective ministries, according to a gazette notice published on Friday, January 31.
Key Appointments and Changes
Defence Ministry
Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has established the Kenya Defence Forces Pensions Appeals Committee to oversee pension-related appeals within the military. The newly appointed members, set to serve for three years, include Colonels Joseph Yator, Lewis Muluvi, and Muthomi Nchuurai. Additionally, Elly Onge has been appointed as the committee’s secretary.
Tourism Ministry
Tourism CS Rebecca Miano has appointed Nancy Waturi as a member of the Kenya Wildlife Service Board of Trustees for a three-year term. Meanwhile, she revoked the appointments of Peter Fredrick Moll and Edward Norton.
Labour Ministry
Labour CS Alfred Mutua has made four key appointments to the National Industrial Training Authority Board. The newly appointed members—Wesley Siele, Rachel Monyoncho, Francis Wangara, and Carolyn Chepkoech Rutto—will serve for three years.
Water and Sanitation Ministry
CS Eric Mugaa has appointed Nicholas Wambua to the Board of Directors of the Tanathi Water Works Development Agency. His three-year term takes effect from January 31, 2025.
Education Ministry
Education CS Julius Ogamba has revoked the appointment of Bob Ndubi as a member of the Council of Kisii University, effective January 31, 2025.
Health Ministry
Health CS Deborah Barasa has appointed Leonard Sang as a member of the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital Board for a three-year term.
Other Notable Decisions
Agriculture Ministry
Newly appointed Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe has declared the domesticated Water Buffalo as a food animal under the Meat Control Act, aligning with efforts to diversify the country’s meat industry.
Treasury Ministry
Treasury CS John Mbadi has extended the term of the Pending Bills and Verification Committee, initially appointed on September 30, 2023.
The committee, tasked with reviewing government pending bills accumulated between June 1, 2005, and June 30, 2022, will now continue its mandate. Members include Edward Ouko, Tirop Kosgey, Ali Abdulrazaq, Hesbon Omollo, Eric Onyango Gumbo, Patience Mulondo, James Washington, Munene Gitonga, and Bernard Ndungu. Additional appointees include Nicholas Munywoki, James Kung’u, Cassius Kusienya, Peter Kitheka, Margaret Gichimu, Maximus Siwa, Kanini Nthiga, Livingstone Mburu, David Kipchumba Ruto, and Susan Oyatsi.
These strategic appointments reflect the government’s commitment to improving service delivery across key sectors. As ministries implement these changes, stakeholders will be keen to see their impact on governance and public service efficiency.
