Africa-Press – Kenya. President William Ruto has reappointed four members of the State Corporations Advisory Committee (SCAC) for a fresh three-year term.
The reappointments were made under Section 26 (1) (e) of the State Corporations Act (Cap. 446) and take effect from February 4, 2026.
The decision was communicated through Gazette Notice dated January 30, 2026.
Those reappointed to the committee are Ahmed Abdi Rashid, Mary Murangi Mugo, Claire Sifuna Wanyama, and Caroline Cherono Kilisha.
They will continue serving on the advisory body for a period of three years.
The State Corporations Advisory Committee is a key statutory body established under the State Corporations Act to support effective management of state corporations.
Its primary mandate is to advise the government on matters relating to the establishment, reorganisation, operation, and dissolution of state corporations.
Through this role, the committee helps ensure that public enterprises operate efficiently and in line with national development goals.
In addition, the committee provides guidance on appointments to boards of state corporations.
This function is aimed at promoting good corporate governance, professionalism, and accountability within parastatals.
The committee also advises on terms and conditions of service for board members and senior management, helping to standardize governance practices across public institutions.
The reappointments come as the government continues to prioritise reforms in the parastatal sector.
State corporations play a significant role in service delivery and the implementation of government policies, making strong governance structures critical to their performance.
The advisory committee’s work supports these objectives by offering policy guidance and oversight recommendations within the framework of the law.
Under the State Corporations Act, the President is empowered to appoint and reappoint members of the advisory committee.
This provision is intended to ensure continuity and stability in the committee’s operations, allowing it to discharge its mandate effectively over time.
The State Corporations Advisory Committee works with relevant government offices and ministries to align the operations of state corporations with public policy and legal requirements.
Its advisory role is central to ensuring that parastatals remain accountable, financially sustainable, and responsive to the needs of citizens.
With the new term now in effect, the reappointed members are expected to continue contributing to the committee’s mandate of strengthening governance, improving performance, and supporting reforms across state corporations.
