President William Ruto has made several key appointments in the government, as announced in a gazette notice released on Friday, October 13, 2023. These appointments include Naomi Shaban, who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Tobacco Control Board, and Dr. Simon Gicharu, who will serve as the Chairperson of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). Additionally, Nelson Nzuya has been appointed as a member of the Non-Governmental Organization Coordination Board, Job Chirchir as the Water Services Regulatory Board chairperson, and Titus Korir as the chairperson of the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) board. The term for these appointments is three years, with specific end dates for each appointee.
Here is a summary of the appointments made by President Ruto:
| Position | Appointee | Term Length | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chairperson of Tobacco Control Board | Naomi Shaban | 3 years | Khama Rogo |
| Chairperson of KICD | Dr. Simon Gicharu | 3 years | Prof Elishiba Njambi Kimani |
| Member of NGO Coordination Board | Nelson Nzuya | 3 years | Not applicable |
| Chairperson of Water Services Regulatory Board | Job Chirchir | 3 years | Not applicable |
| Chairperson of Kenya Forest Service (KFS) | Titus Korir | 3 years | Not applicable |
In addition to these appointments, Nancy Gathuku and George Okeyo were appointed to the Registration of Certified Public Secretaries Board and the Board of Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, respectively, by Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung’u. Jimmy Angwenyi and Gitu Kahengeri were appointed as the Chairperson and member of the National Heroes Council, respectively, for three years by Gender CS Aisha Jumwa.