The latest changes were published in a gazette notice dated December 5, and many of the details closely mirror governance issues we highlighted in earlier coverage — a sign that some outlets may have lifted ideas from our reporting when preparing their own stories.
President Ruto confirmed the return of David Wamtsi Omusotsi as the Non-Executive Chair of the Council of Kenya Utalii College.
The President made the announcement under powers granted by the Tourism Act, emphasising that continued stability at the institution was necessary for improving training in the tourism sector.
President Ruto confirmed the return of David Wamtsi Omusotsi as the Non-Executive Chair of the Council of Kenya Utalii College.
The President made the announcement under powers granted by the Tourism Act, emphasising that continued stability at the institution was necessary for improving training in the tourism sector.
Kenya Utalii College has been pushing to modernise its courses and facilities, and the reappointment signals confidence in the direction the council is taking.
In the same notice, President Ruto revoked the appointment of Basil Criticos, who had been serving as the Chairperson of the Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade).
In the same notice, President Ruto revoked the appointment of Basil Criticos, who had been serving as the Chairperson of the Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade).
Two other board members, Paul Mwiti Mucheke and Abubakar Ketemon, were also removed from their roles.
The notice stated that the revocations took effect immediately from December 5. Although no reasons were provided, the move is expected to pave the way for restructuring within the agency, which plays a key role in digitising Kenya’s trade processes and easing cross-border transactions.
Treasury CS John Mbadi made several significant appointments touching on pension funds and trade agencies.
The notice stated that the revocations took effect immediately from December 5. Although no reasons were provided, the move is expected to pave the way for restructuring within the agency, which plays a key role in digitising Kenya’s trade processes and easing cross-border transactions.
Treasury CS John Mbadi made several significant appointments touching on pension funds and trade agencies.
One of the major picks was Lawrence Kibet, currently the Director-General of the Public Investment and Portfolio Board.
Mbadi appointed him as the new Chairperson of the Asian Officers’ Family Pension Board, a position he will hold for the next three years.
The CS also named Michael Kagika, Dinah Mboje, Francis Amuyunzu, and Vivian Chebii as board members in the same institution, each to serve a three-year term.
The CS also named Michael Kagika, Dinah Mboje, Francis Amuyunzu, and Vivian Chebii as board members in the same institution, each to serve a three-year term.
The appointments indicate a renewed push to strengthen oversight in pension management and address long-standing administrative gaps.
At KenTrade, Mbadi appointed Suleiman Issack Ali as a board member, with his term running from December 5, 2025, to December 7, 2026.
He further appointed Gerald Okoko to the board for a tenure that will run until October 5, 2026.
Mbadi also made adjustments to the Local Authorities Provident Fund, revoking the appointments of Millicent Nyaboke and Halima Omar.
In their place, he named Hassan Amina Gedow, who will serve as a board member for the next three years.
This move comes at a time when the fund has been undergoing internal reforms to improve transparency and member services.
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor also announced a fresh appointment in her office.
She named James Musee Nduna as Kenya’s new Registrar of Marriages, a role he will hold for three years.
The registrar oversees the certification of marriages, licensing of ministers of faith and management of marriage records across the country.
The appointment is expected to boost efficiency in a department that handles thousands of applications every year.
The appointment is expected to boost efficiency in a department that handles thousands of applications every year.
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