President Ruto and Cabinet Secretaries Announce New Appointments and Reappointments in State Agencies
President William Ruto, together with his Cabinet Secretaries, has announced a fresh round of appointments and reappointments across several government agencies, in a move aimed at maintaining stability and continuity within key public institutions.
The changes were officially communicated through a notice published in the Kenya Gazette dated February 13, 2026.
The latest appointments largely focus on retaining experienced leaders in strategic positions, allowing ongoing projects and policy frameworks to continue without disruption.
Government officials indicated that maintaining institutional memory is important, especially at a time when many sectors are undergoing reforms and adjustments to meet national development goals.
Among those reappointed is Ugas Mohamed, who will continue serving as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA).
His new three-year term will take effect from February 24, 2026, reflecting confidence in his leadership and the direction the authority has taken in regulating Kenya’s capital markets.
Similarly, Sally Njambi Mahihu has been reappointed as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya Investment Authority (KIA) board for another three-year term beginning February 13. Her continued presence is expected to support ongoing efforts to attract investment and strengthen Kenya’s business environment.
The government also retained several members of the CMA board to ensure consistency in decision-making. Those reappointed include Natasha Awuro Aduwo, Elena Natalia Pellegrini, Meshack Moses Kiprono, Gibson Kimani Maina, and Professor Michael Bowen, all of whom will serve an additional three-year term.
In the cooperative and financial sector, Jack Ranguma will continue serving as both Member and Non-Executive Chairperson of the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) board until February 2029.
His reappointment is expected to help maintain stability within the SACCO sector, which plays a major role in financial inclusion across the country.
The agricultural sector also saw several reappointments. Genesio Mugo will remain the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya Dairy Board, where he will continue overseeing regulation and growth within the dairy industry for another three years.
Additionally, board members Abraham Kiplel Rugut, Mercy Karimi Mbogo, Mike Koross, Fatuma Abdi Haji, Josephine Moraa Omanwa, Beth Wangare Mbuthia, and Kenneth Pkomoi Lomaibong were also retained to ensure continuity in policy implementation within the sector.
In tourism, Zippie Metto will continue serving on the Tourism Fund Board for another three years starting February 13. Her continued service is expected to support sustainable financing and development initiatives within Kenya’s tourism industry.
Alongside the reappointments, new faces were introduced into several boards. Rebecca Ghati Maroa has been appointed as Member and Non-Executive Chairperson of the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), where she will oversee programs aimed at empowering vulnerable groups across the country.
Makarios Munanga Makwata also joins the Kenya Dairy Board as a new member for a three-year term beginning February 13. Meanwhile, Professor Mary Akinyi Otieko has been appointed as Member and Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya School of Law (KSL) board for a four-year term, where she will oversee governance and standards in legal education.
At the county level, Josephine Mbena Mwau, Zebedee Mwandi, and Deborah Mutheu Kyalo were appointed to the Makueni County Public Service Board for a six-year non-renewable term starting February 12. Their role will involve strengthening public service management and improving service delivery within the county government.
In Uasin Gishu, Pius Kipkorir Kigen has been appointed Chairperson of the Uasin Gishu County Rural Water and Sanitation Company Board for three years, replacing Paul Murgor, whose appointment was revoked effective February 10.
The City of Eldoret also received twelve new board members tasked with strengthening urban governance and improving service coordination. Among those appointed are Edward Sawe, Sammy Bor, Alice Kositany, and Engineer David Kipsang Nyolmo, among others.
In Kilifi County, the Kilifi County Physical and Land Use Planning Liaison Committee welcomed six new members, namely Anthony Gona Fondo, Charles Dadu Karisa, Denis Malembeka, Umi Kugula, Nathaniel Nguthi, and Rahima Mbuche, who are expected to guide planning and land use decisions within the county.
According to the gazette notice, the names of the appointees will now be forwarded to the National Assembly for approval within the timelines required by law.
The appointments highlight the administration’s effort to balance continuity with fresh leadership as government agencies continue implementing national development policies across different sectors.
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