- President William Ruto made a change of leadership in three government agencies, throwing away the prominent critic of former prime minister Raila Odinga
- Odoyo Owidi appointment as Chairman of the Lake Victoria South Lake Water Development
- Daniel Shem Omino has been appointed to replace Owidi and will serve for three years
President William Ruto has rocked the leadership in three government agencies, with the former prime minister’s critic Raila Odinga losing his place in a brave political action.
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Who were Raila’s critics whose appointment was revoked?
In a statement by the Government Gazette on Friday, May 16, the President overturned the appointment of Odoyo Owidi as the non -executive chairman of the Lake Victoria South Lake Development Board.
Owidi’s position was replaced by Daniel Shem Omino, who will serve for three years in the position.
“In carrying out the powers provided by section 66 (1) of the Water Act, if it is read along with section 51 (1) of the Interpreting Act and the general provisions, the Secretary of the Cabinet of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation appointed Daniel Shem Omino to be the non -executive chairman of the Lake Victoria Water Agency for three years. The statement was partially read.
Owidi, a major critic of the former prime minister, resigned from the ODM party ahead of the 2022 general election, citing concerns about the lack of transparency.
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On the other hand, the appointment of Sylvanus Maritim as the non -executive chairman of the Board of Information and Communication Technology Authority (ICT) was also canceled.
His replacement was replaced by Lily Ng’ok, who will serve for a period of three years.
“In executing the powers given by section 6 (2) (a) of the Information and Communication Technology Order, 2013, as read along with section 51 (1) of the definition and general provisions, I, William Samoei RutoPresident and Commander -in -Chief of the Defense Forces of the Republic of Kenya, I appointed Lily Ng’ok as Chairman of the Communications Council and the three Chairman of the Information Authority. years, from May 16, 2025. Sylvanus maritim appointment has been nullified, “ The notice was partially read.
After Maritim was removed from the board of the authority, the head of state appointed chairman of the board of directors of the Kenya Industrial Estates.
Maritim will lead the board as chairman for the three -year term starting on May 16, 2025. Meanwhile, the nomination of a jaw on the KIA board has been interrupted.
Did Ruto make a new appointment?
The head of state appointed Lawrence Gumbe as the non -executive chairman of the Nuclear Energy Agency for four years, starting on May 16, 2025.
“In carrying out the powers given by section 58 (a) of the Energy Act, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and the Commander -in -Chief of the Defense Forces, Namterence O. Gumbe as chairman of the Nuclear and Energy Agency Board,” read part of the statement.
Gumbe initially led the center of multi-party democracy as its chairman.
Did Ruto dismiss Justin Muturi?
Owidi’s cancellation came several months after another cabinet change that resulted in the removal of former Public Service Minister Justin Muturi.
A statement from the Nairobi White House confirmed that the President appointed North Mbeere MP Geoffrey Ruku to replace Muturi.
Other changes in William Ruto’s Cabinet
In other changes, Ruto exchanged cabinet secretaries for the Ministry of Environment and Health.
Aden Duale He was appointed to lead the Ministry of Health, with Deborah Barasa moving from the Ministry of Health and leading the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.
Additionally, Hanna Cheptumo joined the Cabinet as the new Secretary of the Cabinet of Gender and Culture.
However, cheptumo selection was not controversial.
Some political leaders and human rights activists, including women, opposed her appointment, saying he did not care about issues concerning women, especially cases of murder of women.
This was after he claimed controversial that women killed by their lovers at Airbnb were often looking for money.
His pronunciation seemed to be reckless, unhealthy and careless.
Despite The procession As such, Parliament approved its appointment.
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