Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has made a comeback in government in the latest appointment President William Ruto made to state agencies on Friday.
In a Gazette Notice dated November 15, 2024, President Ruto appointed Kidero to be the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Kenya National Trading Corporation.
He will serve for three years, effective from the date of appointment. Consequently, the President revoked the appointment of Hussein Tene Debasso.
At the same time, President William Ruto named Anab Mohamed Gure to be a member of the Nairobi Rivers Commission. The appointment also took effect immediately. Gure will serve a term of three years.
Gure appointment comes after the President revoked the appointment of Millicent Omanga to the commission after she declined the job offer.
The President also appointed Mark Kosgei Chesergon to be the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Kerio Valley Development Authority. Chesergon will serve for three years, effective immediately.
Wenwa Akinyi Oranga has been appointed the Chairperson of the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, a position she will serve for three years beginning from the date of appointment.
Thuo Mathenge was appointed the Chairperson of the Board of Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization. He will serve for three (3) years, with effect from November 15, 2024.
Ruto consequently revoked the appointment of Peter Weru Kinyua.
Teobald Mukundu Wambugu was appointed the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Tana Water Works Development Agency, with effect from November 15, 2024, up to July 4, 2025. The appointment of James Gathaka Wanyaga was revoked.
Nuh Nassir Abdi was named the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre. He will serve for three (3) years, effective from the date of appointment.
Ruto at the same time revoked the appointment of Victor Kioko Munyaka.
Mark Lomunokol was named the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Sports Kenya. He will serve for three years, effective immediately.
In the same Gazette Notice, the Head of State dismissed Lawrence Thongoro Kuria who served as the Chairperson of the Hydrologists Registration Board.
