President Ruto Nominates Lydia Chelagat as Next Data Commissioner

In brief

President William Ruto has nominated Lydia Sitienei Chelagat as Kenya’s next Data Commissioner, succeeding the first commissioner, Immaculate Kassait, whose six-year term is coming to an end. The selection of the incoming commissioner, pending vetting and parliamentary approval, follows formal recommendations placed by the Public Service Commission (PSC). If approved by lawmakers, Ms.