President Ruto Announces Five New CEOs for Key State corporations in Major Leadership Changes

President William Ruto has announced the appointment of five new chief executive officers to key state corporations in a move aimed at strengthening leadership, improving management and enhancing service delivery to Kenyans.

The announcement was made on Monday, November 9, 2026, through a statement issued by Government Spokesperson Charles Owino Wahong’o. According to the statement, the respective boards of the five state corporations appointed the new chief executives after conducting competitive recruitment processes.

Among those appointed is Waweru Karanja, who will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Privatisation Authority. Wakhungu Patrick Murunga has also been appointed to lead the Regional Centre on Groundwater Resources Education, Training and Research in Eastern Africa (RCGW).

Meanwhile, Peninah Wangare Wahome has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK). She previously served in an acting capacity before receiving the substantive appointment.

The other two appointments are acting positions. John Washington Agutu has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Housing Corporation (NHC), while Dr Janerose Omondi will serve as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust (KNEST).

The five appointments cover important sectors, including privatisation, water research, sports, housing and entrepreneurship development.

The changes are expected to strengthen the management of the institutions and support their efforts to deliver services more effectively to Kenyans.

The appointments come as the government continues to make changes in public institutions to improve efficiency, accountability and service delivery.

According to the announcement, three of the appointments are substantive positions, while two are acting appointments.

The latest leadership changes have attracted attention because the five institutions play important roles in supporting Kenya’s economic and social development.https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1TZxfqWTns/

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