President William Ruto has made a series of appointments and reappointments to several key state corporations, agencies and boards, according to a gazette notice published on Friday, January 9, 2026. Dr Stephen Mairori was reappointed as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) Board. Similarly, the President reappointed Walter Nyambati as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Geothermal Development Company Board for another three-year term, effective January 9, 2026. Additionally, Daniel Chemno was reappointed as Non-Executive Chairperson of the New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union Board, for three years beginning February 10, 2026. The appointments and reappointments reflect the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and oversight in strategic state agencies and boards.

Source: The Star January 10, 2026 13:21 UTC