Appointments
Tinubu sacks service chiefs and appoints replacements
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President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Nigeria's service chiefs, including Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, and appointed new leaders amid swirling coup rumours. The changes include Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke as the 23rd Chief of Air Staff and Rear Admiral Idi Abbas as the 25th Chief of Naval Staff, with General Oluyede named as the new CDS. The opposition African Democratic Congress has urged the president to explain the abrupt move.
Ruto revokes Julius Karangi's appointment in parastatal changes
President William Ruto has revoked the appointment of former Chief of Defence Forces Julius Karangi as chairperson of the National Council for Population and Development. This move is part of broader leadership changes across Kenyan parastatals announced on October 24, 2025. Several cabinet secretaries also made new board appointments effective immediately.
Announcement of Lecornu II government with diverse appointments
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On October 12, 2025, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the composition of his second government, marking a return to diverse profiles from civil society and various parties. This team follows a period of political instability and includes figures like David Amiel for public service and Monique Barbut for ecological transition. The appointments have elicited mixed reactions, particularly from unions and in overseas territories.
Social Health Authority appoints 23 new assistant directors
The Social Health Authority has appointed 23 new assistant directors to bolster its operations across Kenya. These appointments follow a competitive recruitment process and aim to enhance healthcare access for all citizens. The move comes shortly after naming other senior positions within the organization.
Judicial commission shortlists 35 for court of appeal judges
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has shortlisted 35 people for Court of Appeal judge positions, a potentially historic move by including judges from specialized courts for the first time. Among those selected are prominent lawyers such as Ahmed Issack Hassan and Katwa Kigen. The appointments aim to reduce the backlog of cases in the appeals court.
JSC shortlists 100 candidates for high court judge positions
The Judicial Service Commission has shortlisted 100 candidates, including former Nyeri Woman Representative Priscilla Nyokabi, for appointment as High Court judges. This follows a recruitment drive that received 377 applications for 20 vacancies. The commission will conduct interviews and assessments next.