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President William Ruto and several cabinet secretaries have announced new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and committees. The moves, detailed in a January 30 gazette notice, aim to strengthen leadership in key government institutions. Most terms last three years, effective from dates including February 4.
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President William Ruto has appointed Ida Odinga, widow of Raila Odinga, as Kenya's ambassador to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The appointment has sparked discussions on the growing trend of allocating government positions to politicians' families. This occurs in a country grappling with high unemployment.
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has appointed Maurice Ogeta, longtime bodyguard of the late Raila Odinga, as a security advisor for the county. The appointment was announced on January 8, 2026, following approval by the Mombasa County Public Service Board. Ogeta protected Odinga for 18 years during perilous political periods.
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The Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE) has appointed five new vice presidents as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership amid recent transitions, including the departure of a long-serving executive.
Ruto appoints Ida Odinga as Kenya's UNEP ambassador
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