Ruto Makes Fresh Appointments to State Commissions
Ruto made changes to the offices in State Commissions...
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President William Ruto has established a selection panel for the National Land Commission (NLC) and announced several other key appointments to state commissions and corporations, as detailed in a recent Gazette Notice. The newly formed panel will spearhead the recruitment of the NLC chair and members, who are expected to commence their six-year term in November.
- The NLC selection panel comprises seven individuals: Jasper Micheni Mbiuki, Peris Mang’ira, Electine Nasambu, Ann Mwangangi, Bibiana Rabuku Omalla, Nichola Letting, and Rehema Dida Jaldesa.
- The current NLC board's tenure is set to conclude on November 14, 2025.
- Other significant appointments, all effective from August 15, 2025, include John Antira Ketora as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Jomo Kenyatta Foundation Board for three years, Levi Franklin Mghalu as reappointed Chairperson of the Kenya National Shipping Line Board for three years, and James Onyango Owino as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Commission for University Education for a three-year term.
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President Ruto and Cabinet Secretaries Make New Appointments to Parastatals and Commissions - August 2025
President William Ruto has announced several key appointments to parastatal boards, effective August 15, with terms set for three years. The President also established a selection panel for the National Land Commission (NLC) to spearhead the recruitment of a new chair and members for a six-year term starting in November. In a gazette notice dated Friday, August 15, several Cabinet Secretaries also made significant appointments to various ministries and state agencies to refresh leadership. Among the appointments, Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano selected Capital FM owner Mary-Anne Musangi to lead a taskforce aimed at rebranding Kenya's tourism image.
