President William Ruto has reappointed Shallow Abdullahi Yahya as the non-executive Chairperson of the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) for an additional three years. The reappointment was announced through a gazette notice, with Yahya having previously assumed the role in early 2024.

• Shallow Abdullahi Yahya previously contested the Wajir senatorial seat in the 2022 General Election, polling 33,580 votes.
• The NDMA is crucial for coordinating drought risk management, including early warning systems and contingency plans across Kenya.
• This reappointment follows another significant change by Ruto, where Charles Karondo was appointed Chair of the Communications Authority, replacing Mary Wambui.