President Ruto and CSs Make Fresh Appointments to Head State Agencies
President Ruto revokes one key appointment while reappointing dozens to state agencies in fresh board shake-up...
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President William Ruto has announced a new round of appointments and reappointments to various Kenyan state agencies, reinforcing leadership and ensuring continuity in key regulatory bodies. These changes, detailed in the Kenya Gazette notice dated February 13, 2026, see experienced administrators retaining their positions for fresh terms, with some new faces also introduced.
- Ugas Mohamed was reappointed as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) for a three-year term effective February 24, 2026.
- Sally Njambi Mahihu was also reappointed as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya Investment Authority (KIA) for three years from February 13.
- The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) board saw five members reappointed for another three-year term.
- Jack Rangura will continue as Member and Non-Executive Chairperson of the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) board until February 2029.
- Rebecca Ghati Maroa was appointed as Member and Non-Executive Chairperson of the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF).
- The City of Eldoret received twelve new board members to strengthen urban governance.
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President Ruto Pushes for African Economic Self-Reliance and Appoints New Agency Heads - February 2026
President William Ruto urged African banks to finance the local pharmaceutical industry to enhance Africa's health security and independence from imported commodities. He also pushed for a shift from negotiating to fully implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock its potential for Africa's 1.4 billion people. President Ruto emphasized the need for disciplined execution and sustained political leadership to drive intra-African trade. In a separate action, the President announced a new round of appointments and reappointments to various Kenyan state agencies. These leadership changes, detailed in the Kenya Gazette notice dated February 13, 2026, aim to reinforce leadership in key regulatory bodies.
