Education Shake-Up: CS Ogamba Makes 16 Strategic Appointments to Boost Service Delivery

Education Shake-Up: CS Ogamba Makes 16 Strategic Appointments to Boost Service Delivery

In a bold move to strengthen Kenya’s education sector, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced 16 new appointments and reappointments across key institutions. The changes, revealed in a gazette notice dated Friday, September 26, aim to inject fresh energy and expertise into national education councils.

“We Must Deliver Better”—Ogamba Ushers in New Leadership

CS Ogamba appointed Zephania Koech to the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) for a four-year term. This decision, he said, reflects the ministry’s commitment to excellence.

“We must deliver better results. These appointments are about service, not politics,” Ogamba stated.

He also named Kennedy Otieno, Stephen Kubai, and Josephat Kemboi to the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) council for three years. At the same time, Saida Ali Aden was reappointed to the same council for another three-year term.

“Science and Innovation Matter”—New Faces Join STEM Board

Ogamba didn’t stop there. He appointed eight members to the Board of Governors for the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa. The new team includes Florah Fedha, Joseph Wambua, Allan Sitima, Jenniffer Bosibori, Joseph Magudah Okhaba, and Abdijibar Sanay.

“Science and innovation must drive our classrooms,” Ogamba emphasized. “These leaders will help us get there,” he added.

Lucy Rono was also appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Biosafety Authority for three years, marking a significant step in aligning education with biosafety standards.

Attorney General Joins In—Law School Board Gets New Leadership

Attorney General Dorcas Oduor made her own appointments. She named Bernard Kipkoech Ngetich and Tom Ratemo to the Board of the Kenya School of Law for four years. Ratemo was designated as chairperson.

“Legal education must remain credible and forward-thinking,” Oduor said. “These appointments reflect that vision,” she added.

Counties Follow Suit—Kitui and Kwale Announce Key Changes

Kitui Governor Julius Malombe appointed seven members to the County Audit Committee, including Julius Waita Mwatu as chairperson. Meanwhile, Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani named Halima Kauchi as Chairperson of the Biashara Revolving Fund Committee.

“We are building stronger counties through capable leadership,” Achani affirmed.

With these sweeping changes, the government signals a renewed focus on accountability, innovation, and inclusive education.

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Education Shake-Up: CS Ogamba Makes 16 Strategic Appointments to Boost Service Delivery