President William Ruto has nominated Lydia Sitienei Chelagat for appointment as Data Commissioner, alongside the appointment of five individuals to leadership positions in various state corporations.
According to a press release issued by the Office of the Government Spokesperson, Chelagat’s nomination has been forwarded to the National Assembly for consideration in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
The nomination is subject to the parliamentary consideration process before her appointment can be finalised.
In separate appointments, the boards of respective state corporations have named five individuals to serve as chief executive officers and acting chief executive officers following competitive recruitment processes.
Waweru Karanja has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Privatization Authority, while Wakhungu Patrick Murunga will head the Regional Centre on Groundwater Resources Education, Training and Research in Eastern Africa (RCGW).
Peninah Wangare Wahome has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK).
Meanwhile, John Washington Agutu has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Housing Corporation, while Dr. Janerose Omondi will serve as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust (KNEST).
The appointments cover institutions operating in different sectors, including privatisation, groundwater resources, sports integrity, housing and entrepreneurship.
The announcement did not provide further details on the commencement dates or terms of the appointments.
