Nelson Havi, Ruto Allies Appointed to Key Govt Positions

LSK President Nelson Havi
Former President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Nelson Havi in his office in Nairobi County.
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Former Law Society of Kenya(LSK) President Nelson Havi was appointed as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA).

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u appointed the former Westlands parliamentary contestant in a notice dated Friday, February 10.

Havi succeeded Abdirahin Abdi, whose appointment was revoked. The former LSK boss had earlier applied for the Solicitor General job.

The ally of President William Ruto was appointed to the board for a period of three years.

Former Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma speaking at a past event.
Former Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma speaking at a past event.
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On the other hand, former Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma - another of Ruto - was appointed Chairperson of the SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority for 3 years.

Cooperative CS Simon Chelugui confirmed his appointment

Other Ruto allies who landed appointments were former Nambale MP Sakwa Bunyasi, appointed to the Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Board.

The Head of State appointed Bunyasi as the board's chairperson for three years.

Ruto also appointed Dr Samier Muravvej as the chairperson of the Board of Directors of Kenyatta National Hospital for three years.

This followed the revocation of Beryl Okumu's appointment.

On the other hand, former Vihiga MP Yusuf Chanzu was appointed as the chair of the National Housing Corporation board.

Other persons appointed in the capacity of board chairpersons were; Daniel Rono (Kenya Medical Supplies Authority), Shaka Kariuki (Competition Authority), Edick Omondi (Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority), Robert Theuri ( Kenya Library Services) and Jane Kiptoo (Bomas of Kenya).

Cleophas Lagat (Rivatex East Africa Ltd), Hussein Tene ( Kenya National Trading Corporation), Sally Njambi (Kenya Investment Authority) Beatrice Kones (Local Authorities Provident Fund) were also appointed to serve as the chairpersons of the respective institutions. 

Kenyatta National Hospital.
The Accident and Emergency entrance at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
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