Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced a new round of appointments and reappointments to major boards within Kenya’s health sector. The changes, published in the Kenya Gazette on November 7, 2025, mark a significant step in strengthening the leadership of national health institutions.
Highlights:
- New members appointed to the Kenya Board of Mental Health and Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
- All appointments officially take effect from November 7, 2025.
- Terms of service set for three years.
- Reappointments include key professionals retained for continuity and oversight.
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Strengthening Health Sector Governance
The Ministry of Health has refreshed its top-level leadership following new appointments by Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. The Kenya Gazette notice dated November 7, 2025, confirms several changes across two vital boards the Kenya Board of Mental Health and the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
Kenya Board of Mental Health
The Kenya Board of Mental Health will now feature Dr Linett Ongeri, Mr Simon Githui, Dr Haran L. Hassan, and Dr Dennis Wamalwa as new members. In addition, Dr Beatrice M. Mainji has been reappointed, a move seen as crucial in maintaining institutional memory and continuity.
Pharmacy and Poisons Board
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board which oversees regulation and standards in the pharmaceutical sector also received new appointments. Dr Maurice K. Odhiambo, Dr Tadudi Aly Omar, and Ms Serah Mutu Kisilu will be joining the board. Two experienced members, Dr Isha Anand and Dr Bernard Kimutai Maiyo, have been reappointed to continue steering the board’s mandate.
Three-Year Terms
According to the gazette notice, all appointments are effective from November 7, 2025, and will run for a three-year term. The Ministry says the move is part of its broader strategy to enhance leadership effectiveness and accountability within public health institutions.
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