Ruto Appoints Former MP to Prestigious Govt Role
The new appointee is expected to serve a three-year term and spearhead the greater heights in the new role...
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President William Ruto has appointed Abdul Bahari Ali, a former Member of Parliament for Isiolo South, as the new Non-Executive Chairperson of the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) Board.
- The appointment is for a three-year term, effective June 5, 2026.
- Abdul Bahari Ali, a former MP and Chief Administrative Secretary, will lead Kenya's flagship smart city project.
- He fills the vacancy left by the late Professor Raphael Munavu, who passed away in April 2026.
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Ruto Appoints Former MP to Prestigious Govt Role - June 2026
President William Ruto has appointed Abdul Bahari Ali, a former Member of Parliament for Isiolo South, as the new Non-Executive Chairperson of the Konza Technopolis Development Authority Board. The President also handed a government role to gospel artist Paul Waiganjo as an Advisor on Development Affairs to President Ruto, weeks after Waiganjo ditched the DCP party for UDA. President Ruto separately embarked on a multi-nation European tour to Belgium, Norway, and Finland, aiming to boost trade and attract investment. He also launched the Kenya–Benelux Chamber of Commerce in Brussels, positioning Kenya as a strategic gateway for European investors.
