President Ruto makes Key Appointments in Central Bank, Governance as well as in Public Agencies
President William Ruto is stepping up on his word to revamp institutions with top appointments in the CBK, EOP, governance and public sectors.
Some key Appointments
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)
Gerald Nyaoma Arita: Promoted to the position of the Deputy Governor for a key position in the monetary and financial stability of the bank.
APPROVAL SHEET Office of the President/ Executive Office of the President
Prof. Adams Oloo: Senior Communication Advisor in the President’s Economic Council of Advisors.
Dr. Silvester Okumu Kasuku: Advisor on Governance.
Maj. (Rtd) Ali Mahat Somane: Advisor for security, Inspector of the Office of the National Security Adviser.
Joe Owaka Ager: Secretary of Governance.
Diplomatic Role
Noor Yaror Gabow: He was appointed a Consul General at the Kenyan Consulate in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti.
Public Sector Appointments
Mwangi wa Iria: Former Governor of Murang’a District appointed to Chair Public Procurement Board.
Peter Kenneth: Presidential hopeful joins KEBS board as Chairperson The company has a new chief in the person of a former presidential aspirant in Kenya.
Bruno Oguda Obodha: Promoted to the position of Managing Director of East African Portland Cement.
Douglas Murei Kaibos: Appointed as the Chief Executive Officer to the Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency.
Official Statement
Arthur Siya, who works in the Office of the Head of Public Service and holds the title of a Principal Administrative Secretary, said that the citizens should expect that these appointments will ultimately help the government increase its capacity to fulfil its functions.
“These appointments have been done under advice of the Public Service Commission and in accordance of the laws provided to each public office,” he said.
Constitutions of those appointments
The experts’ choice also can be explained by the administration’s priorities in governance, economic strategy, and institutional change. The participation of leaders such as Mwangi wa Iria and Peter Kenneth marks a change towards using political and administrative experience for enhancement in delivery of public services in the country.
The appointments also show President Ruto’s intention to have a diverse team for dealing with various challenges in governance, stability of the Kenya economy and efficiency in public service delivery.