President William Ruto has appointed new chairpersons to three state boards: the Railway Development Levy Fund Board, the Kenya Medical Training College(KMTC), and the National Cybersecurity Agency.
The appointments are contained in Gazette Notices issued on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Ruto has appointed Lynette Njeru as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Railway Development Levy Fund Board for a three-year term.
Ruto Names Lynette Njeru Railway Levy Fund Chair
According to the Gazette Notice, Njeru’s appointment has been made under Section 8 (4C) (a) of the Miscellaneous Fees and Levies (Amendment) Act.
Her term took effect on August 21, 2026.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by section 8 (4C) (a) of the Miscellaneous Fees and Levies (Amendment) Act, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, appoint— Lynette Njeru to be the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Railway Development Levy Fund Board, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from the 21st August, 2026,” the notice read in part.
The Railway Development Levy Fund was established to support the development of railway infrastructure through funds collected under the railway development levy.
Also Read: Kindiki Makes Fresh Appeal to Uhuru Days After Ruto’s Attacks
Cheruiyot Re-appointed to KMTC Board
In a separate notice, President Ruto re-appointed Joseah Kiplangat Cheruiyot as the Chairperson of the Board of Management of the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC).
Gazette Notice No. 13505 states that Cheruiyot will serve for another three years, effective August 21, 2026.
The re-appointment was made under Section 9 (1) (a) of the Kenya Medical Training College Act.
“In exercise owers conferred by section 9 (1) (a) of the Kenya Medical Training College Act, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, re-appoint— Joseah Kiplangat Cheruiyot to be the Chairperson of the Board of Management of the Kenya Medical Training College, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from the 21st August, 2026,’ another notice reads.
The President’s decision extends Cheruiyot’s leadership of the institution’s Board of Management as KMTC continues with its mandate of training healthcare professionals for Kenya’s health sector.
Also Read: Ruto Gets 8 Key Demands from 1,000 CEOs to Revive Kenya’s Economy
Dr Martin Koyabe Appointed Cybersecurity Agency Chair
President Ruto also appointed Dr Martin Koyabe as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the National Cybersecurity Agency.
The appointment was published through Gazette Notice No. 13506 under the State Corporations (National Cybersecurity Agency) Order, 2026.
Koyabe will serve for three years, with his appointment taking effect on August 21, 2026.
According to the notice, the appointment has been made under Section 7 (a) of the State Corporations (National Cybersecurity Agency) Order, 2026.
The National Cybersecurity Agency is part of the government’s institutional framework for strengthening cybersecurity and protecting national digital systems.
CSs Appointments
Several Cabinet Secretaries have also made new appointments and re-appointments to key government boards and institutions, according to Gazette Notices issued on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi re-appointed Patrick Kimemia Ndirangu, Lucy Chepkemoi, Amos Simiyu Makokha and Ali Mohamed Haji as members of the Public Procurement Regulatory Board for a three-year term.
On his part, Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen appointed Joseph Gitonga Riungu as Chairperson of the Intelligence Service Complaints Board.
Murkomen also appointed Naema Ibrahim Somo, Lawrence Nyalle, Samwel Owino Wakiaga and Charity Kagwi Ndung’u as members of the board.
He further re-appointed Hassan Kirua Ole Naado as a member of the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse Authority (NACADA) Board for three years, effective September 2, 2026.
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir appointed Lynette Njeru, John Cheruiyot Rotich, Meshack Otieno Kidenda, Lee Mutunga and Dr Patrick Nabiswa Koyi as members of the Railway Development Levy Fund Board.
Chirchir also appointed Stephen Mutai to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Board.
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe re-appointed Wanyama Musiambo as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Board of Governors of Bukura Agricultural College.
Kagwe also appointed Dr Titus Mutwiri as a member of the Bukura Agricultural College Board and Dr Damaris Maweu as a member of the Pest Control Products Board.
Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo Gitau appointed Yvonne Ogwang as a member of the Board of the Technopolis Development Authority.
Gender, Culture and Children Services Cabinet Secretary Hanna Wendot Cheptumo appointed Lotela Jackvan Nelson and Patricia Wangui Wanjau as members of the Trustees of the Street Families Rehabilitation Trust Fund.
Cheptumo also reappointed Emma Wanjiku Ndirangu and Nancy A. Oranga to the same board for another three-year term.
Most of the appointments take effect from August 21, 2026, with the appointees serving three-year terms.
Follow our WhatsApp Channel and X Account for real-time news updates.
