CSs Mbadi and Joho Announce Key Public Sector Appointments

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho on Friday, September 13 unveiled a series of new appointments across their respective departments.

The appointments, officially published in a gazette notice, are aimed at enhancing the efficiency and governance of key public sector boards and committees. Mbadi, who recently assumed the role of Treasury Cabinet Secretary, announced the appointment of Stephen Ngowa Masha, Rispher Olick, Edwin Njamura, and John Njoka to the Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (PSASB) for a three-year term commencing September 13, 2024. The PSASB plays a vital role in establishing frameworks and setting standards for the development and management of accounting and financial systems within government entities, with these appointments expected to bolster transparency and accountability in public financial management.

In the mining sector, the former Mombasa governor made appointments to the Bomet County Artisanal Mining Committee. The newly appointed members include Benard Tonui, Maurice Amalemba, Samuel Yapai, Weldon Tonui, Lawi Cheruiyot, Sylvanus Too, Samuel Ngang'a, and Biliah Chepkirui, all set to serve three-year terms. Joho also announced the formation of the Artisanal Mining Committee for Nakuru County, appointing Kennedy Mungai, Maurice Amalemba, Jane Njeri Ng'ang'a, George Gitau Kimani, Simon Saitoti Lekoora, and Joseph Kopejo for similar three-year terms.

These appointments aim to improve the regulation and support of artisanal mining activities in their respective counties. The education sector saw a notable change as well, with Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos appointing Elisha Biwott to the Council of the Eldoret National Polytechnic for a three-year term, replacing Paul Kimutai Murgor. In the health sector, Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa appointed Lucy Wanjiku to the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council for a three-year term.

The council plays a crucial role in addressing and managing syndemic diseases, which are multiple interrelated health conditions that exacerbate each other and pose significant public health challenges. These appointments come at a time when the Kenyan government is focused on improving governance and operational efficiency across various sectors.