Ruto Reappoints Key Leaders in Government Agencies to Strengthen Service Delivery
President William Ruto has announced a fresh round of re-appointments affecting several top positions in government agencies and state corporations.
The move, made through an official gazette notice dated Friday, April 17, 2026, is aimed at improving efficiency, continuity, and service delivery across key sectors of the economy.
The changes mainly touch on leadership roles in institutions linked to energy, trade, and regional development.
By retaining experienced individuals in these positions, the government appears focused on maintaining stability while pushing forward ongoing projects and reforms.
One of the notable reappointments is that of Godfrey Lemiso, who will continue serving as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC).
Lemiso, who first took up the role in 2023, has been given another three-year term starting April 20, 2026.
In the gazette notice, President Ruto stated that the decision was made under his constitutional powers, reaffirming confidence in Lemiso’s leadership. In his role, Lemiso will continue guiding the board of directors, offering strategic direction, and overseeing policies aimed at expanding electricity access and promoting renewable energy solutions across the country.
At the same time, the Head of State has retained Samuel Sakita Kuata as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Ewaso Ng’iro South River Basin Development Authority. Sakita, who was also appointed in 2023, will now serve another three-year term beginning April 17, 2026.
His continued stay in office signals the government’s intention to sustain development programs within the river basin.
These include water resource management, irrigation projects, and regional economic development initiatives that are crucial for communities living in the area.
In the export and trade sector, Richard Cheruiyot has also secured a second term as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA). His new term will run for three years starting April 20, 2026.
Cheruiyot first assumed the role in April 2023, where he has been responsible for overseeing governance matters and ensuring that the authority operates within the legal framework set by the Export Processing Zones Act and the State Corporations Act.
His reappointment is expected to provide continuity as Kenya seeks to expand its manufacturing and export base.
Meanwhile, former Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohammed has also been retained as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya Leather Development Council. His new three-year term took effect on April 17, 2026.
Mohammed’s continued leadership is seen as key to advancing Kenya’s leather industry, which has long been identified as a sector with strong potential for job creation, value addition, and export growth.
Overall, these reappointments reflect the government’s strategy of maintaining experienced leadership in critical institutions.
By extending the terms of individuals already familiar with their roles, the administration is likely aiming to ensure smooth operations, avoid disruptions, and accelerate the implementation of ongoing projects that are vital to the country’s economic development.
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