Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi of Treasury and Hassan Joho of Mining on Friday appointed several individuals to various organs in their ministries.
In a gazzette notice dated October 18, Mbadi announced the reappointment of Florence Chemtai to be a board member of the Kenya Trade Network Agency (KTNA) for a period of 3 years.
‘’The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning re-appoints— FLORENCE CHEMTAI to be a member of the Kenya Trade Network Agency Board, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from the 18th October, 2024. Dated the 17th October, 2024. JOHN MBADI, Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning,’’
Mbadi also appointed Lorian Mona Okongo to be a member of the Anti-Money Laundering Advisory Board. Okongo's appointment will be for a term of three years.
‘’In exercise of the powers conferred by section 49 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning reappoints— LORIAN MONA OKONGO to be a member of the Anti-Money Laundering Advisory Board, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from the 18th October, 2024. Dated the 17th October, 2024. JOHN MBADI, Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning,’’
Okongo will form part of the government's ongoing efforts to combat financial crimes and enhance regulatory frameworks.
On the other hand, Mining Cabinet Secretary Joho appointed eight members to the Meru County Artisanal Committee.
The eight include; Jackson Muthamia, Shadrack Nzaliu, Kirimi Mwiandi, John Kinyua Mugira, Damiano Kaaria Kamau, Purity Muthoni Kinyua, Daisy Maina and Ndumbi Mwenda Thaa.
"It is notified for the general information of the public that pursuant to section 94 (2) (a-f) of the Mining Act— Under paragraph (a)— Jackson Muthamia Under paragraph (b)— Shadrack Nzaliu Under paragraph (c)— Kirimi Mwiandi, John Kinyua Mugira, Damiano Kaaria Kamau, Under paragraph (d)— Purity Muthoni Kinyua Under paragraph (e)— Daisy Maina Under paragraph (f)— Ndumbi Mwenda Thaa shall be members of the Meru County Artisanal Mining Committee for a period of three (3) years with effect from the date of publication." Joho announced in the gazette notice.
Jackson Muthamia, a Masters graduate in Environment and Natural Resources Management from Africa Nazarene University currently serves as the Chief Executive Committee Member for Water, Irrigation, Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change in Meru County.
The committee will be expected to address the unique challenges faced by artisanal miners in the region, promoting sustainable practices and empowering local communities.
The new appointees will take over their roles immediately and will serve for a period of 3 years from the date of appointment.
