Politics: President Ruto Appoints MKU Founder Simon Gicharu, Former MP Naomi Shaban To State Jobs
President Ruto Appoints MKU Founder Simon Gicharu, Former MP Naomi Shaban To State Jobs
President William Ruto has appointed Mount Kenya University (MKU) founder Simon Gicharu as Chairperson of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD).
Gicharu’s appointment, announced in a gazette notice dated October 12, takes effect immediately, consequently revoking the appointment of Prof. Elishiba Njambi Kimani.
He will hold the position for a period of three years.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by section 5 (2) (a) of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development Act, as read together with section 51 (1) of the Interpretation and General Provisions Act, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, appoint— SIMON GICHAR...