By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with PERPETUA ETYANG
Published on 2024-01-19 16:33:57
President William Ruto has recently announced several new appointments to key state offices in Kenya. In a gazette notice dated January 10, President Ruto appointed Francis Muthaura as the Chancellor of Kenyatta University for a term of five years, exercising his powers conferred by section 38 (1) (a) of the Universities Act.
The announcement directed Muthaura to assume his new role on January 12, 2024, indicating the immediacy and importance of the appointment. Similarly, Charles Nyachae was appointed as the chairperson of the Council of Kenya School of Government in a gazette notice dated January 18, 2024. His term will run from January 24, 2024, to July 12, 2025, as per the powers conferred by section 7 (3) of the State Corporations Act.
Additionally, the President revoked the appointment of Njoki Kahiga, signaling a significant change in leadership within the state offices. The reshuffling continued with cabinet secretaries also making notable appointments in their respective ministries.
Education CS Ezekiel Machogu appointed Winnie Wangui Mwaito as a member of the Council of Karatina University for three years, effective from January 19, 2024, in accordance with the Universities Act. Public Service Performance and Delivery Management CS Moses Kuria also appointed Ezekiel Otieno Owuor and Rose Ngugi to be members of the Council of the Kenya School of Government for three years, with their roles commencing on January 19, 2024.
Additionally, Chief Justice Martha Koome made significant appointments to the National Civil Aviation Administrative Review Tribunal, appointing Valentine Khaminwa, Hassan Issack Hache, John Ekale Aruma, and John Kiplagat Kiili as members for a three-year term.
Overall, these appointments reflect the continued efforts by the government to bring in new leadership and expertise to key state institutions, with a focus on promoting effective governance and delivery of public services. President Ruto and the respective cabinet secretaries have exercised their powers in making these appointments, signaling a new phase in the leadership of these institutions.
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