President William Ruto has appointed Catherine Kagwiria Mutua as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Board of the Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority.
The appointment, made through a gazette notice, takes effect from March 19, 2026, and will run for a period of three years, placing Mutua at the helm of the authority’s board to guide development initiatives within the Tana and Athi river basins.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by section 4 (1) (a) of the Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority Act, I, William Samoei Ruto… appoint—Catherine Kagwiria Mutua (Dr.) to be the Non-Executive Chairperson,” the notice read.
As Non-Executive Chairperson, Mutua will provide strategic oversight and policy direction to ensure the authority effectively delivers on its mandate.
She will lead the board tasked with managing and developing the Tana and Athi rivers, key resources that support agriculture, energy production, and domestic water supply.
The changes come amid a series of fresh appointments and official notices published in the latest Kenya Gazette, signaling ongoing restructuring and governance updates across national and county institutions.
In Mombasa, Governor Abdullswamad Sharrif Nassir appointed Halima Abdi Hashi as chairperson of the Board of Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (MOWASSCO) for a three-year term effective February 24, 2026.
The gazette states that the appointment was made “in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 11(1)(a) of the Mombasa County Water and Sewerage Services Act, 2016,” alongside other relevant laws governing the water services sector.
Meanwhile, the National Assembly has formally declared a vacancy in Emurua Dikirr Constituency following the death of area MP Joshua Kipyegon Ng’eno on February 28, 2026.
Speaker Moses Wetang’ula confirmed the development, noting that “the seat… has become vacant as a result of the death of Hon. Joshua Kipyegon Ng’eno.”
The notices set the stage for upcoming administrative transitions, including a by-election in Emurua Dikirr and leadership changes in key public institutions.
