President William Ruto has announced a wide-ranging series of appointments and re-appointments affecting universities, state corporations, and public institutions across the country.
The changes, published in a Gazette Notice dated April 2, 2026, include new leadership in several universities, government agencies, and advisory boards.
In the education sector, Ruto appointed Paul Russo as the Chancellor of Kibabii University for a five-year term. He also named Dr Kevit Desai as Chancellor of Kabianga University, while Rita Kavashe was appointed Chancellor of Pwani University, all serving five-year terms effective April 2, 2026.
In the labour sector, Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua appointed Geoffrey Maritim as the non-executive chairperson of the National Employment Authority Board for a three-year term.
In the communications sector, ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo appointed Mwangi Nderitu to the Communications Authority of Kenya board for a three-year term.
At the Women Enterprise Fund Advisory Board, Gender CS Hanna Wendot Cheptumo made several appointments and re-appointments aimed at strengthening oversight of women’s economic empowerment programs.
In the mining sector, CS Hassan Ali Joho appointed Lucy Mirigo Micheni to the Mineral Rights Board for a three-year term.
The education docket also saw CS Julius Migos Ogamba make appointments to various national polytechnic councils, while Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui re-appointed Anthony Wainaina to the Special Economic Zones Authority Board.
In the East African Community docket, CS Beatrice Askul Moe re-appointed eight members to the Lake Basin Development Authority Board for a three-year term.
The health sector also saw changes, with CS Aden Duale appointing and re-appointing members to the boards of Kenyatta National Hospital and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital.
All appointments take effect from April 2, 2026, marking a significant restructuring across multiple public institutions in Kenya.
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