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In a statement on Wednesday, the commission said the remarks made at Kiang’ondu in July 2026 “crossed from legitimate advocacy for identity and equitable development into divisive ethnic generalisation and collective blame”.
The head of State also appointed Cecilia Mbaka as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the National Board for Social Protection for three years, with both appointments taking effect from August 28, 2026.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Njeru argued that political parties play a central role in determining who gets appointed to the executive, Parliament and other public institutions, making their internal standards critical to the quality of governance.
The former Kenya National Union of Teachers Secretary-General made the disclosure on Thursday when he appeared before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education for vetting over his proposed appointment to the TSC.
In its ruling, the court said COFEK had approached the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) as a public-interest organisation, yet it was not a party recognised by employment laws as being entitled to file a pre-employment dispute before the court.
The authority said Oketch, who currently heads the Electricity and Renewable Energy Directorate, brings over 25 years of experience in the energy sector, while the board assured stakeholders of continued stability and effective regulation despite the leadership transition.
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of the commissioners on Monday, she highlighted the Commission’s critical role in the country’s constitutional framework, emphasizing that executing this mandate will require courage, integrity, and steadfast commitment to the rule of law.
President William Ruto has nominated a new Chairperson and six members to Kenya’s National Land Commission, following a Court of Appeal ruling and pending parliamentary approval to fully constitute the body.