Former Kisii Governor James Ongwae has been appointed chairman of the Universal Service Advisory Council for three years.
In a gazette notice dated November 15, 2023, ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo said the former county boss' appointment takes effect immediately.
Other members of the advisory council include Patrick Muriithi, Dr Amos Omollo, Lily Koech, Francis Gitau, Joy Mutuma, Dr Ferdinand Nyongesa, Benjamin Rop and Elizabeth Limagur.
Ongwae is the immediate former Governor of the Kisii County government.
He was elected as the first Governor of the Kisii County Government on the ODM ticket from March 2013 to August 2022.
USAC provides strategic policy guidance for the administration and implementation of the Universal Service Fund (USF).
The USF was set up in 2013 to support widespread access, capacity building, and innovation in information and communications technology services.
The appointment of the council members brings to an end a three-year vacancy in the positions.
The government on May 9 this year advertised the positions of chairperson and eight board members of the Universal Service Advisory Council (USAC) through the Public Service Commission.
"Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyans wishing to be considered for nomination to the post of chairperson or member of the Universal Service Advisory Council,” stated the PSC advertisement.
