Several Cabinet Secretaries have announced new appointments and renewed terms in a broad reorganisation of state agencies, with the changes coming less than a year before the next General Elections. The decisions affect institutions in defence, sports, agriculture, trade, education, energy and county administration, ushering in both returning and new office holders across strategic boards and councils.
The latest changes were led by Soipan Tuya in the defence ministry. She re-appointed Edward Cherop Kimosop to continue serving as a member of the Advisory Committee on Military Veterans for another three years, starting May 2, 2026.
The official notice stated:
''In exercise of the powers conferred by section 10 (2) (c) of the Military Veterans Act, the Defence Council re-appoints Lt.Col. (Rtd) Edward Cherop Kimosop as a Member of the Advisory Committee on Military Veterans, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from May 2, 2026,'' read part of the notice.
In the creative industry, Salim Mvurya renewed the term of John Njogu Njoroge as Chairperson of the Kenya Film Classification Board. He also retained several board members for fresh three-year terms effective February 24. Those re-appointed include John Muigai Nyururu, Hariety Namwezi Zitah, Stephanie Kamene Maseki, Kipruto Kiptoo, John Osimbo, Grace Mwendwa Munjuri and Raphael Ekadeli Loperito.
In agriculture, Mutahi Kagwe confirmed the re-appointment of Gabriel Pulei as a board member of the Kenya Dairy Board for another three-year term beginning February 20 this year.
The trade docket also saw leadership continuity. Lee Kinyanjui re-appointed Francis Mugo as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Scrap Metal Council for a further three years.
In the education sector, Julius Ogamba made appointments to national polytechnic councils. James Okebiro Mageto and Ethel Nakhumicha Githirwa were named to the Council of Kiambu National Polytechnic for three-year terms.
Ogamba also appointed Pauline M. Mallo Nagila and Julius Mokogi to the Council of Kabete National Polytechnic. At the same time, Gilbert Kiptanui Nyongi was re-appointed as a member of the same council, all for three years.
Changes were also recorded in the energy ministry, where Opiyo Wandayi renewed the terms of Mark Nderitu Muturi, Sammy Choge and Peter Kenneth Kimani as members of the Board of Directors of the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation.
Separately, the Judicial Service Commission, chaired by Martha Koome, appointed Stephen Odhiambo Anditi as Chairperson of the Public Private Partnerships Petition Committee. He will serve alongside four other members for a three-year term.
At the county level, Jonathan Bii announced appointments to the Board of the City of Eldoret in Uasin Gishu County.
Elzeba Busienei was appointed as Eldoret City Manager. The governor also named Edward Sawe, Sammy Kimutai Bor, Alice Cheptoo Kositany, David Maizs, Ruth Limo, Hilda Jeruto Kibet, Titus Kipkemboi Yegoh, David Kipsang Nyolmo, Julie Jemutai Barmasai, Edith Chepkorir Koske and David Mburu Kamau as members of the city board.
The appointments and renewals reflect a broad reshaping of leadership across national and county institutions, touching sectors that oversee security, culture, agriculture, trade, training and energy. With the General Elections drawing closer, the changes place both experienced and newly appointed officials at the helm of agencies that play central roles in public service and policy implementation.
