In a recent announcement that echoes through Kenya’s education corridors, Collins Oyuu, the Secretary-General of the influential Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), has been handpicked by Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu to join the esteemed ranks of the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA).
Oyuu’s appointment, disclosed in a Gazette Notice last Friday, places him alongside four other notable individuals, including Michael Kuria, Chief Executive Officer of the Commission for University Education, Jacqueline Mugo, CEO of the Federation of Kenya Employers, and Kipkirui Lang’at, Director General of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
Their shared mission? To elevate the quality of national examination standards in Kenya, a role of paramount importance, especially now, as secondary students gear up for the upcoming Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, scheduled from October 23 to November 24, 2023.
Additionally, the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) are poised to commence on October 30 and conclude on November 1.
But Oyuu isn’t the only key figure in the recent wave of appointments reshaping various sectors of the nation. President William Ruto has appointed geologist Sophia Kutiti as the chairperson of the Mineral Rights Board. In this capacity, Kutiti will provide crucial administrative support to Mining CS Salim Mvurya, overseeing the intricate processes of granting and revoking licenses, as well as allocating mining areas.
Moreover, Professor Justin Irina finds himself back in the spotlight, as Ruto has reappointed him as the Chancellor of Murang’a University of Technology, ensuring continuity and stability in the academic sphere for the next five years.
Labour Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore has also played her part by appointing Timothy Ruhiu Irimu as a dedicated member of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, a pivotal position that promises to shape the landscape of workplace safety over the next three years.
Lastly, Chief Justice Martha Koome has appointed Nickson Wanjau to the Auctioneers Licensing Board, marking the commencement of his three-year term starting October 23, 2023.
This series of strategic appointments heralds a new chapter in Kenya’s educational and professional sectors, promising a wave of positive change and innovation under the guidance of these accomplished leaders.
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