President William Ruto has appointed former Inspector General (IG) of police Joseph Boinnet as the new Deputy National Security Advisor.

In a Gazette notice dated March 6, 2023, State House Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service Felix Koskei made the announcement stating that it was in line with the National Security Council Act.

At the same time, former Defence Cabinet Secretary Monica Juma who is currently the National Security Advisor was appointed as the Secretary of the National Security Council.

“It is notified for the general information of the public that the National Security Council has appointed—Joseph Boinnet to be the Deputy National Security Advisor,” read the notice.

“It is notified for the general information of the public that the National Security Council has appointed Monica K. Juma to be the Secretary of the National Security Council.”

Prior to his appointment, Boinnet had unsuccessfully contested for the Elgeyo Marakwet governor seat in the 2022 August polls.

He had resigned as the Tourism Cabinet Assistant Secretary (CAS) to join elective politics.