Ruto Appoints Nyeri Billionaire To State Job
On Friday, President made seven fresh appointments to different boards of government institutions.
In a Gazette Notice, Ruto appointed Dr. Thuo Mathenge to the Chairperson of the Board of Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization for three years.
“IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by Section 6 (1) (a) of the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Act, 2013 as read together with Section 51 (1) of the Interpretation and General Provisions Act, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, appoint— Thuo Mathenge (Dr),” read part of the notice.
“To be the Chairperson of the Board of Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization for three (3) years, with effect from the 15th of November, 2024,” the notice continued.
Dr. Thuo will replace Peter Weru Kinyua who appointment was revoked. Thuo who is Popularly known as wanguku was an aspirant for the Nyeri gubernatorial seat in 2022.
The head of state also appointed Dr Nuh Nassir Abdi to be the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre for the next three years, effective immediately.
He also Appointed Raila Odinga ‘s sister Dr Wenwa Akinyi Oranga to be the Chairperson of the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute for the next three years.
Mark Kosgei Chesergon was reappointed to chair the Board of Directors of the Kerio Valley Development Authority for another three years from November 15, 2024.
“IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 4 (1) (a) of the Kerio Valley Development Authority Act, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-chief of the Defence Forces, re-appoint— Mark Kosgei Chesergon to be the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Kerio Valley Development Authority,” the president announced.