Ruto Shakes Up Parastatal Leadership, Replaces Uhuru’s Sister with New Appointees
President William Ruto has made bold moves in the latest round of parastatal appointments, replacing long-serving officials and injecting fresh faces into key boards. In a gazette notice dated September 12, the President announced five new appointments, signaling a shift in leadership across strategic institutions.
Kristina Kenyatta-Pratt Replaced After 23 Years
The most notable change came at the National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya. President Ruto appointed Prof. Francis Ndungu Kibera as the new Chairperson of the Board of Trustees.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by clause 11 (b) of the Deed and Declaration of Trust, 1981… I appoint Prof. Francis Ndungu Kibera to be the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya, with effect from the 12th September, 2025,” the notice read.
Former MP Ibrahim Abass Lands Key Role
In another significant appointment, Ruto named former Ijara MP Ahmed Ibrahim Abass as the non-executive Chairperson of the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council. Abass, who served from 2013 to 2017 under the ODM-CORD coalition, returns to public service for a three-year term.
More Faces Join Strategic Boards
President Ruto also reappointed Ahmed Duale Ahmed as Executive Chairperson of the Ewaso Ng’iro North River Basin Development Authority. He will serve another three years, having first taken the role in July 2022.
At Bandari Maritime Academy, engineer Lung’azi Chai Mangale was appointed Chairperson of the Board of Trustees. Lung’azi previously ran for Kwale Governor in 2022, finishing third.
Additionally, Paul Mbatha was named non-executive Chairperson of the President’s Award Board. Mbatha unsuccessfully contested the Mwala MP seat in 2022 on an ODM ticket.
New Era Begins September 12
All appointees officially began their terms on September 12. The shake-up reflects Ruto’s continued effort to restructure public institutions and reward loyalists with strategic roles.
While some hail the appointments as a fresh start, others view the replacement of long-serving figures like Kristina Kenyatta-Pratt as politically symbolic. The new leaders now face the challenge of delivering results in their respective sectors.
President William Ruto has made bold moves in the latest round of parastatal appointments, replacing long-serving officials and injecting fresh faces into key boards. In a gazette notice dated September 12, the President announced five new appointments, signaling a shift in leadership across strategic institutions.
Kristina Kenyatta-Pratt Replaced After 23 Years
The most notable change came at the National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya. President Ruto appointed Prof. Francis Ndungu Kibera as the new Chairperson of the Board of Trustees.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by clause 11 (b) of the Deed and Declaration of Trust, 1981… I appoint Prof. Francis Ndungu Kibera to be the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya, with effect from the 12th September, 2025,” the notice read.
Former MP Ibrahim Abass Lands Key Role
In another significant appointment, Ruto named former Ijara MP Ahmed Ibrahim Abass as the non-executive Chairperson of the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council. Abass, who served from 2013 to 2017 under the ODM-CORD coalition, returns to public service for a three-year term.
More Faces Join Strategic Boards
President Ruto also reappointed Ahmed Duale Ahmed as Executive Chairperson of the Ewaso Ng’iro North River Basin Development Authority. He will serve another three years, having first taken the role in July 2022.
At Bandari Maritime Academy, engineer Lung’azi Chai Mangale was appointed Chairperson of the Board of Trustees. Lung’azi previously ran for Kwale Governor in 2022, finishing third.
Additionally, Paul Mbatha was named non-executive Chairperson of the President’s Award Board. Mbatha unsuccessfully contested the Mwala MP seat in 2022 on an ODM ticket.
New Era Begins September 12
All appointees officially began their terms on September 12. The shake-up reflects Ruto’s continued effort to restructure public institutions and reward loyalists with strategic roles.
While some hail the appointments as a fresh start, others view the replacement of long-serving figures like Kristina Kenyatta-Pratt as politically symbolic. The new leaders now face the challenge of delivering results in their respective sectors.
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Ruto Shakes Up Parastatal Leadership, Replaces Uhuru’s Sister with New Appointees
