President Ruto nominates Lydia Chelagat as next Data Commissioner

President William Ruto has nominated Lydia Sitienei Chelagat as Data Commissioner, forwarding her name to Parliament for consideration, while five state corporations have announced new chief executives.

NAIROBI,Kenya Nov 9 – President William Ruto has nominated Lydia Sitienei Chelagat for appointment as Kenya’s Data Commissioner, forwarding her name to the National Assembly for vetting and approval.

The nomination was made on the recommendation of the Public Service Commission and in accordance with the Data Protection Act, which provides the legal framework for the appointment of the holder of the office.

Chelagat’s nomination now places the responsibility on Parliament to scrutinise her suitability for the position before she can formally assume office.

The Data Commissioner heads the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), which is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Data Protection Act, safeguarding personal information and regulating how organisations collect, process, store and use personal data.

Source: Capital FM