President William Ruto has announced additional state appointments, a day after a cabinet reshuffle.
In a dispatch from State House on December 20, 2024, Ruto appointed several prominent figures, including allies of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, to various positions.
Notably, former Gatanga Member of Parliament Peter Kenneth, popularly known as “PK,” was named the Chairperson of the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS).
Kenneth was a key figure in the Azimio coalition, which backed Raila Odinga’s 2022 presidential bid.
Former Murang’a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria was also appointed to chair the Public Procurement Regulatory Board.
According to the dispatch signed by Principal Administrative Secretary Arthur Osiya, the appointments were made to strengthen the leadership of state corporations and agencies.
“It is notified that His Excellency the President has effected additional appointments to the senior ranks of the Executive. These appointments include roles at the Central Bank of Kenya, the Executive Office of the President, and other key positions within the top governance organs of our State corporations and agencies,” read the statement.
The appointments, as noted in the dispatch, were based on recommendations from the Public Service Commission and in compliance with laws governing each public office.
Other Appointments
In addition to Kenneth and Wa Iria, Ruto named Gerald Nyaoma Arita as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).
Four advisors were also appointed to the Executive Office of the President, joining the President’s Council of Economic Advisors. They include:
- Prof. Adams Oloo – Strategy and Communication
- Silvester Okumu Kasuku – Governance
- Major (Rtd) Ali Mahat Somane – Security Affairs
- Joe Owaka Ager – Secretary, Governance
Ruto also appointed Noor Gabow as Kenya’s Consul to Haiti.
Other State Corporation Appointments
- Bruno Oguda Obodha – Managing Director, East African Portland Cement
- Douglas Murei – CEO, Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency
These appointments signal Ruto’s efforts to align state corporations with his administration’s priorities while incorporating individuals with diverse professional backgrounds.
