Ruto and Cabinet Secretaries Announce 21 New Government Appointments in Latest Gazette Notice

President William Ruto and several Cabinet Secretaries have announced 21 new appointments and reappointments to different government institutions, including state corporations, university leadership and public boards.

The changes were published in a Gazette Notice dated Friday, November 13, 2026, with several appointees receiving fresh terms in their respective positions.

Among the key appointments, Ruto named Geoffrey Odundo as the new Chancellor of Machakos University for a five-year term starting November 13, 2026.

The President also reappointed Lucas Mogoa to the State Corporations Advisory Committee for another three years.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen renewed the appointments of Baljit Sokh and Pius Chelimo as members of the Private Security Regulatory Authority Board.

Meanwhile, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced five appointments. He named James Mwangi and Pamella Ager to the Public-Private Partnership Committee, while Hassan Ahmednur was appointed to the Equalisation Fund Advisory Board.

Mbadi also reappointed Joseph Tiampati ole Musuni and Peter Kibet Koech to the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis Board for another three years.

In the Education Ministry, CS Julius Ogamba reappointed Mike Kuria, Everline Owoko, Jacqueline Mugo and Collins Oyuu to the Kenya National Qualifications Authority Council. He also appointed Paul Wanyeki to the same council for a three-year term.

Other changes involved the Uwezo Fund Oversight Board, Export Processing Zones Authority Board, Kenya Water Institute and Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute.

Chief Justice Martha Koome also appointed Justice Benard Matanga to the Employment and Labour Relations Court Rules Committee for five years, effective November 20.

Koome revoked the appointment of Lady Justice Linnet Ndolo, with Matanga taking her place.

The latest changes come as the government continues making administrative appointments across public institutions. The appointments are expected to strengthen leadership and oversight in the affected bodies.

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