Ruto Announces Major State Corporation Shake-Up, Names Five New CEOs to Key Government Institutions

President William Ruto has announced the appointment of five chief executive officers to head various state corporations in a fresh leadership shake-up targeting key government institutions.

The appointments, announced on Monday, November 9, 2026, are expected to strengthen institutional management, improve service delivery and enhance the performance of public agencies.

According to a statement released by Government Spokesperson Charles Owino Wahong’o, the respective boards of the five corporations appointed the new chief executives following competitive recruitment processes.

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 to head the Regional Centre on Groundwater Resources Education, Training and Research in Eastern Africa.

Meanwhile, Peninah Wangare Wahome has been confirmed as the substantive Chief Executive Officer of the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya.

Wahome had previously been serving in an acting capacity before her appointment was confirmed.

Her elevation comes at a time when Kenya continues to face challenges involving doping allegations against athletes, with the agency expected to strengthen its enforcement and monitoring activities.

In another appointment, John Washington Agutu has been named Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Housing Corporation.

Agutu previously served as the corporation’s General Manager in charge of Estates and brings extensive experience in estate management, housing development, financing and property valuation.

Dr Janerose Omondi has also been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust.

She previously served in leadership positions at the Privatization Commission, including as Acting Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer.

The latest changes comprise three substantive appointments and two acting positions.

Separately, President Ruto nominated Lydia Sitienei Chelagat for appointment as Kenya’s next Data Commissioner. Her nomination has been forwarded to the National Assembly for consideration.

The appointments come as the government continues reorganising leadership across public institutions, with the new officials expected to improve accountability, efficiency and service delivery.

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