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President William Ruto has nominated Lydia Sitienei Chelagat as the new Data Commissioner and oversaw the appointment of five CEOs to various state corporations.
President William Ruto has nominated Lydia Sitienei Chelagat as the new Data Commissioner and oversaw the appointment of five Chief Executive Officers to various state corporations.
In a statement on Monday, November 9, Government Spokesperson Charles Owino said the nomination was made following a recommendation by the Public Service Commission and in accordance with the constitutional powers vested in the Head of State and Government.
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Owino announced that Chelagat's nomination had been forwarded to the National Assembly for consideration, in line with the requirements of the law.
"The nomination has been transmitted to the National Assembly for consideration, in fulfilment of the legal requirements set out under the Data Protection Act, Cap 411C, Laws of Kenya," the statement read.
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At the same time, Owino confirmed the appointment of three Chief Executive Officers to state corporations following competitive recruitment processes conducted by their respective boards.
Waweru Karanja was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Privatization Authority, while Wakhungu Patrick Murunga was named Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Centre on Groundwater Resources Education, Training and Research in Eastern Africa (RCGW).
Peninah Wangare Wahome was also appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK).
Additionally, John Washington Agutu was appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Housing Corporation, while Janerose Omondi was named Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust (KNEST).
This comes days after Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya reshuffled his county government administration, moving 11 county executive committee members (CECMs) and chief officers to different departments.
In an update on Monday, November 2, County Secretary Truphosa Amere said the changes affected several departments, including Health, Finance, Public Service Management, Governance, Public Works, Roads, Water, Environment, Education, Trade, Agriculture and Lands.
"Eleven county executive committee members (CECMs) and chief officers have been moved to different departments following a reshuffle by Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya," Amere noted.
Among the changes, Kerio Lorot was moved from the Health Department to Public Service Management (PSM) and Governance, while Sam Ojwang was transferred from PSM to Public Works and Roads.
Pepela Wanjala, who previously headed the Finance docket, was appointed the new CECM for Health. Gideon Barongo, who was in charge of Roads and Public Works, was moved to the Water and Environment Department.
The governor also made changes to the leadership of the Education and Trade departments, with Janerose Mutama moving from Education to Trade.
Patrick Gacheru, who previously served as the CECM for Trade, was appointed to replace Mutama in the Education Department.
Robert Wamalwa was appointed to head the Finance docket, having previously served as the CECM for Water and Environment for several months.
The reshuffle also affected several chief officers, with Dr Judith Simiyu transferred from the Health Department to Lands.
Chepkole Yano was moved from Governance to Agriculture, with Martin Bunyasi taking over the Governance position. Bunyasi previously served in the Lands Department.
Eng. Charles Barasa was appointed the Chief Officer for Health after previously serving in the Agriculture docket for a short period.
