
Francis Atwoli Lands Another State Job In William Ruto’s Government
- COTU secretary-general Francis Atwoli will serve under Timothy Olweny as the chairperson alongside other members
- According to the gazette notice, Atwoli will serve for a period of three years, effective November 22
- Atwoli is among the few leaders who have secured jobs in President William Ruto’s administration despite supporting ODM leader Raila Odinga in the 2022 polls
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi – Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Francis Atwoli has a reason to smile after he landed a plum job in the ruling Kenya Kwanza administration.
On Wednesday, November 22, Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha appointed Atwoli Central as a member of the Social Health Authority.
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According to the gazette notice dated November 22, the long-serving trade unionist will serve for three years.
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Others who were appointed alongside Atwoli include Zakayo Kariuki Gichuki and Jacinta Kathamu Mutegi.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by section 7 (1) of the Social Health Insurance Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Health appoints-under paragraph (e)- Zakayo Kariuki Gichuki (Dr.), Under paragraph (h) (ii) Jacinta Kathamu Mutegi, under paragraph (h) (iv)- Francis Atwoli as members of the Social Health Authority, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from the 22nd November 2023,” the statement read.
At the same time, President William Ruto appointed Timothy Olweny as the chairperson of the Social Health Authority for a period of three years, with effect from November 22, 2023.
According to the gazette notice dated November 22, the long-serving trade unionist will serve for three years.
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Others who were appointed alongside Atwoli include Zakayo Kariuki Gichuki and Jacinta Kathamu Mutegi.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by section 7 (1) of the Social Health Insurance Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Health appoints-under paragraph (e)- Zakayo Kariuki Gichuki (Dr.), Under paragraph (h) (ii) Jacinta Kathamu Mutegi, under paragraph (h) (iv)- Francis Atwoli as members of the Social Health Authority, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from the 22nd November 2023,” the statement read.
At the same time, President William Ruto appointed Timothy Olweny as the chairperson of the Social Health Authority for a period of three years, with effect from November 22, 2023.