Ruto appoints Ex-Busia Gov Ojaamong and Former KU Council chair Ratemo Michieka in the latest appointments
2 min read
President Ruto appoints Former Busia Governor Ojaamong as Chairperson of NEPAD Kenya Governing Council in the latest appointments
President Ruto appoints Former Busia Governor Ojaamong as Chairperson of NEPAD Kenya Governing Council in the latest appointments
Through a Gazette Notice, Ruto noted that the former governor would serve in the position for three years as the chairperson of the NEPAD/APRM Kenya Governing Council.
NEPAD/APRM Kenya is a government agency under the Ministry of Treasury. The body oversees the implementation of African Union programmes across government departments.
Some of the projects undertaken by the agency revolve around agriculture and food security, climate change, regional integration, and Infrastructure.
“It is notified for general information that pursuant to Gazette Notice No. 4651 of 2016, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, have appointed Sospeter Odeke Ojaamong as the Chairperson of the NEPAD/APRM Kenya Governing Council for a period of three (3) years, effective from June 14, 2024,” read part of the notice.
Similarly, Albert Cege has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Kenya Academy of Sports Council, where he will serve for a term of three years.
Makadara magistrate who was shot by police while in court is dead
Gachagua’s allies call for the removal of Ichung’wah as Majority leader
‘I speak on behalf of the ground,’ DP Gachagua hits back at critics as he demands respect
Government issues new guidelines for grazing in public gazetted forests
In a reshuffle at the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board, President Ruto revoked the appointment of Sande Ayolo as the board chairperson and appointed Bernadette Nganga to the position, also for a tenure of three years.
Furthermore, exercising powers under section 38 (1) (a) of the Universities Act, 2012, the President appointed Professor Ratemo Waya Michieka as the Chancellor of Tharaka University.
Additional appointments were made at the Kenya Millennium Development Fund Board, with Patricia Ithau, head of marketing agency SCANAD, appointed as the board chairperson for a term of three years, effective from June 14, 2024.
In a related development, Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njunguna Ndung’u appointed Henry Meshak Ochieng and Rahab Mwikali Muiu to the Kenya Millennium Development Fund Board.
Also read,
CJ Koome issues statement after death of Makadara Magistrate shot by police
President Ruto appointed incompetent individuals to hold office; Kenya Kwanza MP
Stop telling people that William Ruto is a one-term president, Ichung’wah to DP Gachagua
Ian Njoroge offers apology to police officer he assaulted
‘I’m ready to die’ man who disrupted CS Ndung’u on Budget Day rants in court
All public servants to undergo mandatory customer service training; State House
Follow us
