Ruto Gives Echesa Another job, Jakakimba Also Appointed

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Former aide to Hon. Raila Odinga Silas Chepkeres Jakakimba and youth leader Rashid Echesa have landed roles in William Ruto administration.

According to a Gazette Notice published on Friday, November 29, Jakakimba, who worked for Raila for close to 19 years, was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the South Nyanza Sugar Company.

“In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 6 (1) (e) of the State Corporations Act, as read together with Section 51 (1) of the Interpretation and General Provisions Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development appoints Silas Jakakimba as a member of the Board of Directors of South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited, with effect from November 29, 2024,” the notice read.

He was bestowed the new responsibility by Agriculture CS Andrew Mwihia, and he is set to serve for three years. His appointment was swiftly followed by the revocation of Eric Osenya from the same position.

Jakakimba decamped from Raila’s Orange Democratic Party (ODM) to join Ruto’s ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in March 2024. He claimed that senior ODM officials were behind his resignation, adding that the lure of the opportunities and privileges in Kenya Kwanza was behind his subsequent move to join UDA. Jakakimba, however, has still maintained his staunch support for Raila.

On the other hand, Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa was appointed to chair the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health.

In a Gazette Notice, Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, appointed Echesa to serve as chairperson of the council for two years, effective Friday, November 29.

Echesa had earlier been appointed the chairperson of the Kenya Water Towers Agency Board.

President William Ruto appointed Echesa to serve in the capacity for a period of three years, effective May 19, 2023.