This archive report was first published on 16 October 2019.
Youthful Appointments in Uhuru's Government Raise Eyebrows ¶
President Uhuru Kenyatta's government has been criticized for appointing several elderly individuals to key positions, sparking outrage among Kenyans.
One such appointment is that of Mary Wambui, a 69-year-old former Othaya MP, who was recently appointed the chairperson of the National Employment Authority for a term of three years.
Wambui's appointment comes at a time when SportPesa laid off over 400 youthful workers, leaving many wondering why the government is prioritizing the employment of older individuals.
Other Notable Appointments ¶
- Moody Awori, 91, was appointed a member of the Sports, Art and Social Development Fund Board in 2018.
- Francis Muthaura, 71, was appointed the chairman of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) by President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2018.
- Chris Obure, 75, was appointed the Chief Administrative Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development.
- Beth Mugo, 79, serves as a member of the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) a position she took in 2018.
- David Musila, 75, was appointed the chairman of the National Museums of Kenya board for three years.
- Marsden Madoka, 75, was appointed as Trustee to the National Fund for the Disabled from December 23, 2016.
- Esther Murugi, 65, was nominated as a member of National Lands Commission (NLC).
- Prof Sospeter Machage retains his posting as Kenya's ambassador to Russia.
Kenyans have taken to Twitter to express their outrage over these appointments, with many questioning the government's priorities.
