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Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: October 24, 2026Country: Kenya
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Kenyans.co.ke’s news tracker reported several appointments to Kenya’s government and public bodies on October 24, 2026. President William Ruto reappointed Sophia Olesambu as chair of the Mineral Rights Board for three years, while Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua appointed Francis Atwoli, Kenneth Odire and Richard Musau to the National Board for Social Protection for the same term. Judith Kirorei, Pacha Ntaika and Agnes Nairowua were also reappointed to the board of the Ewaso Ng’iro South River Basin Development Authority.

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