Ruto Names 5 New CEOs to Head Key State Corporations as Major Government Changes Emerge

President William Ruto has announced five new chief executive officers who will take up leadership positions in different state corporations across Kenya. The appointments are expected to strengthen management and improve service delivery in government institutions.

The announcement was made on Monday, November 9, 2026, through a statement shared by Government Spokesperson Charles Owino Wahong’o.According to the statement, the appointments followed competitive recruitment processes conducted by the respective boards of the state corporations

Among those appointed is Waweru Karanja, who will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Privatization Authority. His role will involve overseeing the agency responsible for implementing the government’s approved privatisation programmes.

Wakhungu Patrick Murunga has also been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Centre on Groundwater Resources Education, Training and Research in Eastern Africa (RCGW). The institution focuses on research, training and education on groundwater resources.

Another appointment involves Peninah Wangare Wahome, who has been confirmed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK). She will lead the institution responsible for fighting the use of banned substances in Kenyan sports.

Meanwhile, John Washington Agutu has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Housing Corporation (NHC). He previously served as the corporation’s General Manager in charge of Estates Management.

Dr Janerose Omondi has also been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust (KNEST). She brings experience in public institution management and previously served in leadership positions within the privatisation sector.

The five appointments comprise three substantive chief executive positions and two acting positions.The changes affect important government institutions involved in housing, sports, groundwater research, privatisation and savings for entrepreneurs.

In a related development, President Ruto has nominated Lydia Sitienei Chelagat for appointment as Kenya’s next Data Commissioner. Her nomination has been forwarded to the National Assembly for consideration in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

The latest appointments come as the government continues to make changes in public institutions with the aim of strengthening leadership and improving their operations.

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