Ruto appoints Machakos University Chancellor as Ogamba reshuffles KNQA Council

President William Ruto and Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba have announced fresh appointments and reappointments affecting the leadership of two key higher education institutions.

In changes published in the Kenya Gazette on Friday, November 13, 2026, Ruto appointed Geoffrey Odundo as the new Chancellor of Machakos University for a five-year term.

Odundo's appointment took effect immediately, marking a leadership transition at the public university as it continues to expand its academic programmes, research and training capacity.

The President also reappointed Lucas Mogoa as a member of the State Corporations Advisory Committee for another three years.

Ogamba renews KNQA Council appointments

Separately, Ogamba renewed the terms of four members of the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) Council for a further three years.

Those reappointed are Mike Kuria, Everline Owoko, Jacqueline Mugo and Collins Oyuu.

The Education CS also appointed Paul Wanyeki to the Council for a three-year term, effective immediately.

KNQA is responsible for coordinating and harmonising qualifications awarded across Kenya's education and training system.

Its mandate includes developing and implementing the Kenya National Qualifications Framework, promoting the recognition of qualifications and ensuring consistency in standards across different learning pathways.

The Authority also facilitates the comparison and recognition of qualifications obtained from universities, technical and vocational education and training institutions and other recognised learning providers.

The appointments come as Kenya continues to implement reforms aimed at improving the quality, relevance and coordination of education and training.

The changes affecting Machakos University and KNQA were part of a wider round of 21 appointments and reappointments announced by the President and various Cabinet Secretaries across Government institutions.