Ruto Makes Key Appointment in Government Delivery Unit

President William Ruto has appointed Sitati Olando as the new acting head of the Government Delivery Unit (GDU), effective immediately.
Olando’s appointment was formally communicated through a letter signed by the Principal Administrative Secretary in the Executive Office of the President, Arthur Osiya, on behalf of the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei.
In his new role, Olando will report to the Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Delivery and Government Efficiency at the Executive Office of the President, Eliud Owalo.
Before this appointment, Olando served as Director of Delivery in the GDU. His appointment triggered the immediate revocation of Lee Kyonze, who was serving in an acting capacity.
While announcing Olando’s appointment, Ruto’s office stated that the process of recruiting a substantive Head of the Government Delivery Unit had been initiated in consultation with the Public Service Commission.
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