Addressing the media, Trade, Investment and Industrialization Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui stated on 12th July 2026 that the Kenyan Government has revoked the appointment of 20 inspectors in line with the Weights and Measures Act.
The Kenyan Government has indicated that the names of the revoked appointments are as follows: Ashford Kithinji Kiruja, Daniel Nyaga Kienge, Eddy Stanley Kamau Gitau, Francis Namuswa Mutibo, Kania Henry Kiboi, Hezron Obado Ogono, James Musembi Maingi, John Kagotho Maina, John Ngugi Mwaura, Joseph Stom Musonye.
The Kenyan government stated that the other revoked appointments are: Julius Christopher Nyamu, Michael Nyamwamu Onyancha, Michael Onyango Okang’a, Nicholas Irungu Kiai, Peter Mathenge Kilungya, Raphael Mugo Gichora, Salesio Paul Njiru, Shilla Tepla Mumasi, Waswa Wanyama Muchele, and Wycliffe Muhanga Mudogo.
In addition, the Kenyan government has announced new replacements for the cohort of state officers whose appointments have been revoked, effective immediately.
The Kenyan government has stated that the new appointees are Alois Kyalo Muli, Annet Amase Etyang, David Kinyua Ngari, Dorothy Koki Mringie, Eric Mwenda Njogu, Erick Mwiti Kubai, Jacob Amanai Ochekedi, James Mbogo Maringa, Kennedy Kiprono Kirwa, Lambert Kweyu Nyangweso, Matthew Atodonyang Rumatum, Mercy Mbithe Wambua, Samuel Ndung’u Wanjogu, and William Kipkoech Cheruon Too.
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