Ruto appoints Marwa to chair Nairobi Rivers Commission

Changes were announced through Gazette Notice No. 16248, dated October 16. Marwa will serve as the chairperson for three years

President William Samoei Ruto has appointed Nelson Marwa as the new Chairperson of the Nairobi Rivers Commission, revoking the appointment of Bishop Margaret Wanjiru.

The changes were announced through Gazette Notice No. 16248, dated October 16, 2026.

According to the notice, Marwa will serve as the chairperson for a three-year term starting immediately.

"In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 131 of the Constitution, as read with section 51 (1) of the Interpretation and General Provisions Act, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander in Chief of the Defence Forces, appoint Nelson Marwa to be the Chairperson of the Nairobi Rivers Commission, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from the 16th October, 2026. The appointment of Margaret Wanjiru is revoked," the Gazette Notice reads in part.

Source: The Star