President William Ruto has named James Kibugu Wambu as the new non-executive board chairperson of the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH), effective August 29, 2025, for a three-year term. This appointment follows the revocation of Kembi Gitura's tenure due to his resignation citing political conflict.

• James Kibugu Wambu's appointment to KUTRRH starts August 29, 2025, for three years.
• The previous chairman, Kembi Gitura, resigned due to perceived political conflict, stating he opposed the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) government.
• Other key appointments include Pius Ang’asa to the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Kenya and Joseph Choge as the non-executive chairperson of the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya, both effective August 29, 2025.
• The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests also saw additional members: John Maina, Churchill Suba, and Daki Guyo.