President William Ruto and members of his Cabinet have announced a fresh wave of high-level appointments to parastatal boards, signaling renewed focus on governance, accountability, and service delivery in state institutions. The appointments were formalized through a series of gazette notices dated August 29, 2025.
Among the most significant changes, President Ruto appointed Pius Ang’asa to the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) for a four-year term. The notice cited section 11 (2) of the CBK Act, which empowers the Head of State to make such appointments. Ang’asa’s entry into the CBK board comes at a time when the country is grappling with fiscal challenges, inflationary pressures, and the need to stabilize the shilling.
At the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH), Ruto appointed James Kibugu Wambu as the new non-executive chairperson of the board for a three-year term. His appointment replaces that of former Murang’a Senator Kembi Gitura, who recently resigned. The change is expected to strengthen governance at one of Kenya’s largest referral hospitals, which has faced scrutiny over management and funding in recent years.
In the health sector, the President also tapped Dr. Joseph Choge as the non-executive chairperson of the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya, also for a three-year term. The council is instrumental in regulating clinical officers, who play a vital role in delivering healthcare across the country, particularly in underserved areas.
Additionally, President Ruto expanded the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests. New members appointed include John Maina, Churchill Suba, and Daki Guyo, with Guyo designated as joint secretary. The panel was established to address grievances and oversee compensation for those affected during demonstrations, underscoring the administration’s attempts to balance public order with accountability and justice.
The appointments reflect Ruto’s continued effort to reconstitute boards of state corporations with leaders aligned to his vision of reform, service delivery, and economic recovery. Analysts note that these changes could play a crucial role in shaping governance and the performance of strategic institutions.
