Ruto Makes Fresh Changes in Government as 5 State Corporations Get New CEOs

President William Ruto has made fresh changes to the leadership of several government institutions after nominating a new Data Commissioner and appointing five individuals to head different state corporations.

The latest appointments, announced on Monday, November 9, have brought new faces into key government positions, with the National Assembly expected to consider one of the nominations before it takes effect.

According to Government Spokesperson Charles Owino, Ruto nominated Lydia Sitienei Chelagat to become the next Data Commissioner following a recommendation by the Public Service Commission.

Owino explained that the nomination had already been forwarded to the National Assembly for consideration in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

This means Chelagat’s appointment will have to go through the required parliamentary process before she can officially assume the position.

Apart from the Data Commissioner nomination, the government also announced appointments involving five individuals who will take up leadership roles in various state institutions.

Among those appointed is Waweru Karanja, who will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Privatization Authority.

Wakhungu Patrick Murunga has also been appointed CEO of the Regional Centre on Groundwater Resources Education, Training and Research in Eastern Africa (RCGW).

Another appointment went to Peninah Wangare Wahome, who will head the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK).

The government further named John Washington Agutu as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Housing Corporation.

Janerose Omondi was also appointed Acting CEO of the Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust (KNEST).

According to Owino, the appointments followed competitive recruitment exercises conducted by the respective boards of the institutions.

Ruto’s latest appointments come days after Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya reorganised his county government administration, affecting 11 County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) and chief officers.

The changes, announced by County Secretary Truphosa Amere on November 2, involved several departments, including Health, Finance, Education, Agriculture, Trade, Roads, Water and Public Service Management.

Among the notable changes, Kerio Lorot was moved from Health to Public Service Management and Governance, while Sam Ojwang was transferred to Public Works and Roads.

Pepela Wanjala, who previously headed Finance, was appointed the new CECM for Health. Gideon Barongo was moved from Roads and Public Works to Water and Environment.

The Education and Trade departments also experienced leadership changes, with Janerose Mutama moving to Trade and Patrick Gacheru taking over the Education docket.

Robert Wamalwa was appointed to head Finance after previously serving in Water and Environment.

Several chief officers were also transferred as part of the wider administrative reorganisation.

With the latest national appointments and county-level reshuffles, different government institutions are preparing to operate under new leadership.

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