Millicent Omanga Lands A Lucrative Govt Job

Defence CS Soipan Tuya has appointed former Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga a member of the Board of Directors of Kenya Shipyards Limited.

In a gazette notice dated January 14, CS Tuya said that Omanga will serve in her role for three years effective January 14, 2025.

This comes months after the former legislator declined to take up the role of a member of the Nairobi Rivers Commission following her appointment by President William Ruto.

Omanga cited personal reasons for declining the job offer and thanked the President for considering her for the role and stated that she felt honoured by the move.

“It’s truly a privilege to be considered for such a vital role in improving our beloved  Nairobi’s environment and public health,” she said.

“After careful consideration, I must respectfully decline the appointment due to personal reasons.”

Omanga was to take up the position of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu whose appointment to the commission was challenged in court.

CS Tuya further reappointed Maryanne Karanja to be a member of the Board of Directors of Kenya Shipyards Limited for three years.

In the gazette notice, other CSs also made appointments in different state corporations and ministries.

National Treasury CS John Mbadi appointed Bernard Gitangi to be the secretary of the Insurance Appeals Tribunal for three years with effect from January 17, 2025.

Mbadi further appointed Odongo Okeyo to be a member of the Council of the Competition Tribunal for three years effective January 17, 2025.

Environment, Climate Change and Forestry CS Aden Duale appointed Scola Jepkesei Kimeli the chairperson, Douglas Owiti Nyagidi, Kasambeli Wafula Nasiuma, Martha Wambui Wamuicho members of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Ministerial Audit Committee for three years.

Education CS Julius Ogamba appointed Mumo Kisau and Charles Ogalo to be members of the Council of the National Defence University of Kenya for three years.

The new Agriculture and Livestock Development CS Mutahi Kagwe appointed Hassan Guyo Roba, Erukudi Chris Ekustan, Aloise Loitomaga, Ubah Gedi Ibrahim and Justine Simayiai Rakita to be members of the National Livestock Development and Promotion Service.

Kagwe further appointed Adhan Abdullahi to be a member of the Board of Directors, Kenya Sugar Board. Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Wycliffe Oparanya appointed George Maina to be a member of the Board of Directors of the SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority.

Energy and Petroleum CS Opiyo Wandayi appointed Bob Ndubi to be a member of the National Oil Corporation of Kenya Board.

Investment, Trade and Industry CS Lee Kinyanjui has appointed former Allan Kosgey to be the non-executive chairperson of the Board of the Kenya Industrial Property Institute.