President William Ruto has initiated a wave of reappointments to critical government positions, signaling a broader reshuffle across Kenyan state corporations and public institutions less than a month into the new year. Several cabinet secretaries also made significant appointments within their respective ministries.

• Hannah Waitherero Muriithi was reappointed as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) Board of Directors for a three-year term, effective January 20, 2026.
• Dr. John Kipngetich Mosonik was appointed Chancellor of Rongo University for a five-year term.
• Chief Justice Martha Koome designated JKIA, Kahawa, Mombasa, and Busia Magistrates’ Courts as Special Magistrates’ Courts to handle narcotic and psychotropic substance cases.