Editor's Review

Lawyer Nelson Havi has landed a plum job in President William Ruto's government. 

Lawyer Nelson Havi has landed a plum job in President William Ruto's government. 

In a gazette notice dated Friday, February 10, the former President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has been appointed the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Retirement Benefits Authority. 

The appointment was made by Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u. 

"Nelson Havi to be a Member and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Retirement Benefits Authority for a period of three (3) years, with effect from the 10th February 2023. The appointment of Abdirahin H. Abdi is revoked," the gazette notice reads in part. 

President William Ruto and Nelson Havi.  

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Havi, in the August 2022 General Election, contested for the Westlands parliamentary seat but lost to incumbent Tim Wanyonyi. Havi vied on a UDA ticket while Tim on an ODM ticket. 

Francis Kigo has also been appointed the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority for a period of three years. 

"Francis Kigo as a Member and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from 10th February 2023. The appointment of Richard Kiplagat is revoked," the gazette notice adds.