Samboja lands State job as Ruto appoints leaders in State corporations
The Pyrethrum Processing Company, located in Nakuru, is a state-owned enterprise responsible for processing and marketing pyrethrum products.
President William Ruto has appointed Granton Samboja as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Board of Directors at the Pyrethrum Processing Company, with his term starting on May 23, 2025, and running for three years.
The appointment was made through Gazette Notice No. 6470, dated May 23, 2025, under the powers of section 6(1)(a) of the State Corporations Act.
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“In exercise of the powers conferred by section 6 (1) (a) of the State Corporations Act,” the notice reads, “I, William Samoei Ruto appoint Granton Samboja.”
Samboja served as the second governor of Taita Taveta County between 2017 and 2022.
Before entering politics, he was active in the media sector, founding Milele FM and owning Anguo FM, a radio station that broadcasts in the Taita language.
The Pyrethrum Processing Company, located in Nakuru, is a state-owned enterprise responsible for processing and marketing pyrethrum products.
Pyrethrum is a natural insecticide made from chrysanthemum flowers. Kenya was once the global leader in pyrethrum production, accounting for over 70 per cent of the world’s supply during the 1980s and 1990s.
However, the industry has faced challenges in recent years, including reduced production and loss of market share. Samboja’s appointment is viewed as part of efforts to revive the sector and restore Kenya’s standing in the global pyrethrum market.
In the same notice, the President appointed John Mwangi Karondo as a member of the State Corporations Advisory Committee for a three-year term starting May 23, 2025.
This appointment came with the revocation of Joseph Kimani Machiri’s role on the committee.
Additionally, retired Lieutenant General Adan K. Mulata was appointed Non-Executive Chairperson of the National Youth Service Council, also for a three-year term beginning May 23.
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