Former Raila Odinga’s senior advisor Silas Jakakimba has landed a state appointment.

In a Gazette Notice dated November 29, 2024, and published by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Andrew Karanja, Jakakimba has been appointed as a board member of the South Nyanza Sugar Company.

His appointment followed the revocation of Eric Osenya’s appointment and is effective November 29, 2024.

“IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 6 (1) (e) of the State Corporations Act, as read together with section 51 (1) of the Interpretation and General Provisions Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development appoints—SILAS JAKAKIMBA as a member of the Board of Directors of South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited, with effect from the 29th November, 2024. The appointment of *Eric Osenya is revoked,” the notice reads.

Before this appointment, Jakakimba who is a lawyer by profession also served as an advisor to Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga before he quit shortly after openly showing support for President Ruto, and officially joining the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

He will serve in the role for the next three years.

Former Sports CS Rashid Echesa has also landed a government job in the latest appointments.

Echesa, who already serves as the Chairman of the Kenya Water Tower Agency Board, has been appointed to chair the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health. 

His appointment was published in the Gazette Notice by Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua.