President William Ruto has reappointed former Senate Speaker Ekwee Ethuro to the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
In a Gazette Notice published on Friday, Ruto appointed Ethuro for a five-year term beginning September 19, 2023.
Ethuro was the first Senate Speaker elected under the 2010 Constitution.
“President of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces William Ruto re-appoints Ekwee Ethuro to be the Chairperson of the Higher Education Loans Board, for a period of five years, with effect from the September 19, 2023,” the gazette notice read in part.
Ethuro was a close Ruto ally and a member of the URP party, which merged with the TNA to form the Jubilee Alliance.
Ethuro was first appointed by former President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2018, one year after losing his Turkana governorship bid.
Before venturing into politics, Ethuro held senior positions in the private sector and non-profit organisations.
As the new chairperson, Ethuro will have to ensure HELB is able to provide affordable and accessible financing to students pursuing higher education.
