Jack Ranguma: Meet Former Kisumu Governor Whom Ruto Has Reappointed In Latest Govt Changes

President William Ruto has made fresh appointments and reappointments to several state corporations in the latest changes announced through a gazette notice dated February 13, 2026.

The changes affect key parastatals in investment, capital markets, agriculture, tourism, gender affairs, and co-operatives.

The President reappointed Sally Njambi Mahihu as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Board of the Kenya Investment Authority. 

She will serve for another three-year term starting February 13, 2026. The authority plays a central role in promoting and facilitating both local and foreign investment in Kenya.

Ruto also renewed the term of Ugas Mohamed as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Capital Markets Authority. 

His new term will begin on February 24, 2026. The regulator oversees activities in Kenya’s capital markets, including the securities exchange and listed firms.

Several Cabinet Secretaries also made appointments in their respective ministries. 

The Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, and Children Services, Hanna Wendot, appointed Rebecca Ghati Maroa as a member and Non-Executive Chairperson of the National Government Affirmative Action Fund. The fund supports vulnerable groups through development programs across the country.

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano reappointed Zippie Metto to the Tourism Fund Board for a three-year term beginning February 13, 2026. The fund supports tourism development and marketing initiatives.