President Ruto's Government Appointments and Re-Appointments - August 2025

President William Ruto has made several significant appointments and re-appointments to key government boards and authorities. On August 8, 2025, he reappointed Shallow Abdullahi Yahya as the non-executive Chairperson of the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) for an additional three years. Furthermore, President Ruto appointed Charles Kamau Karondo as the new non-executive Chairperson of the Communications Authority (CA) Board of Directors, a move that revokes the previous appointment of Mary Wambui Mungai. These changes, detailed in Gazette Notices, also impacted other institutions like Kenya Railways and multiple universities, signifying a reshuffling of authority within government agencies.

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Kenya Railways, Rongo & Garissa Universities Among Affected Institutions as CSs Make Changes

Several Kenyan Cabinet Secretaries have announced significant changes in the leadership of various boards across different ministries, impacting key institutions including Kenya Railways and multiple universities. These appointments and re-appointments, detailed in a Gazette Notice dated August 8, signal a reshuffling of authority within government agencies and educational bodies.