President William Ruto and various Cabinet Secretaries have announced a series of new appointments and re-appointments to significant government agencies and state corporations, as gazetted on Friday, January 9. These changes affect multiple sectors, including trade, export promotion, geothermal development, and revenue management.

• President Ruto appointed Joseph Ogendo as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya Trade Network Agency Board until May 25, 2026, and Dennis Mwirigi as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency Order for three years starting January 9, 2026.
• Re-appointments by President Ruto include Walter Nyambati to the Geothermal Development Company Board for three years, and Daniel Chemno to the New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union Board from February 10, 2026.
• Bishop Dr. Stephen Mairori was reappointed to chair the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) Board for a three-year term starting January 20, 2026.
• Treasury CS John Mbadi reappointed Hadi Sheikh Abdulahi, Richard Boro Ndung’u, and Lydia Cherono Rono to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Board for three years, effective January 13, 2026.
• Lands CS Alice Wahome appointed Getrude Rapong’o, Mutua Mutisya, Silas Mbaabu Gichuru, and Dr. Fredrick Omondi Owino as members of the Physical Planners Registration Board for three years, effective January 9, 2026.