President William Ruto on Monday appointed four new members to serve as members of the Board of Directors of the New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited.
The four include Noah Ndemo Nyachac, Rawlynce Bett (Dr.), Naisula Keko, and Sarah Keino.
In a Gazette Notice dated Monday, August 5, the Head of State announced that the four have taken over the positions from their predecessors whose appointments were revoked.
Subsequently, they will serve in the positions beginning Tuesday, August 6, for a period of two years expected to elapse on August 9, 2026.
"In exercise of the powers conferred by section 7 (3) of the State Corporations Act, I. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, appoint Noah Ndemo Nyachac, Rawlynce Bett (Dr.), Naisula Keko, and Sarah Keino to be members of the Board of Directors of the New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited, with effect from the 6th August 2024 up to the 9th March 2026," read the notice in part.
"The appointments of Geoffrey Noah Angwenyi, David Kipkurui Samoci (Rtd.), Col. Rukia Rashid, and Elisha Biwot are revoked."
The revocation comes as the Presidency continues with its purge of state employees in an effort to slim its wage bill after he shelved the Finance Bill 2024 in its entirety.
In July, the President dismissed his entire Cabinet following protests against the Finance Bill. A new lineup of nominees has been vetted and awaiting confirmation.
At the beginning of July, the Ministry of Public Service froze employment in government in line with austerity measures recommended by the National Treasury following the withdrawal of the defunct Finance Bill 2024.
The then Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung'u noted that the freeze would help the state control recurrent expenditure.
“As outlined during his Budget presentation to Parliament on 13th June 2024, this measure is critical in controlling runaway recurrent expenditures and aligning with austerity measures across government,” the then Public Service CS Moses Kuria stated.
“Our current expenditure on salaries, allowances, and benefits for public servants exceeds sustainable levels, placing undue strain on our national finances.”
“This is hindering our ability to allocate resources towards essential national priorities,” he added.
