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President Ruto also appointed Moses Wekesa Mwambu Mabonga as the non-executive chairperson of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), replacing an earlier appointment made through a 2025 Gazette Notice.
Tobiko will now assume office after the exit of former CEO Mercy Wambua, who resigned earlier in the year.
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration said the transfers, promotions, and deployments had been undertaken after considering the officers’ experience, qualifications, and performance in public service.
The Treasury docket also moved to set up a Search and Selection Panel tasked with recruiting independent directors for government-owned enterprises. The panel will serve for three years from April 17, 2026.
Cabinet Secretaries exercised powers granted under various laws to reappoint and name new members to boards overseeing standards, retirement benefits, health regulation, agriculture research, youth funding, water development and arbitration services.
Public debate erupted after data showed that a large share of SHA County Operations Managers came from only two communities. Out of 47 officials deployed to counties, 22 were drawn from those two groups, with the rest of the positions going to other communities.
Education CS Julius Ogamba made the highest number of appointments to university councils. Tharaka University Council will now have Ruth Charity Wanyonyi, Edita Wambeti Njue, Emmanuel Bore Ng’etuny and Thuranira Thimangu, all starting three-year terms from November 28.
In a move to consolidate oversight in regional development, President Ruto reappointed James Dianga as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA). Dianga’s renewed three-year tenure, effective November 21, 2025, positions him to guide initiatives promoting socio-economic growth in the Lake Victoria region, including coordinated resource management and developmental planning.
The Anti-Money Laundering Advisory Board provides guidance to strengthen Kenya’s measures against money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
Board Chairperson Abdi Mohamed said the appointees bring vast experience and technical skills that will be vital in guiding the Authority toward its mandate of providing financial risk protection and expanding healthcare access nationwide.
Dr Samier Muravvej has been appointed as the non-executive Chairperson of the Kenya Fisheries Service Board for a three-year term, effective from September 5, 2025.
The appointments are expected to enhance leadership capacity in these areas for the next three years.