Ruto Makes Fresh Appointments to Military Veterans, Social Protection Boards

The appointments come less than a year before the 2027 General Election, with public officers eyeing elective positions required to resign by February 10, 2027, according to the IEBC...

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President William Ruto has announced new appointments to key government boards, including the Advisory Council on Military Veterans and the National Board for Social Protection.

Retired Major General William Karisa Shume has been appointed Non-Executive Chairperson of the Advisory Committee on Military Veterans for a four-year term, effective August 28, 2026.
Cecilia Mbaka is the new Non-Executive Chairperson of the National Board for Social Protection, serving for three years from August 28, 2026.
These appointments place new leadership at the helm of bodies crucial for advising on military veteran affairs and overseeing social welfare benefits for vulnerable citizens.