President William Ruto has reappointed Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH).

This news comes via Gazette Notice No. 3229, issued on March 20, 2024. Lopokoiyit, the former Managing Director of M-Pesa Africa and Chief Financial Services Officer of Safaricom Plc., will begin his new three-year term on Friday.

Lopokoiyit's first appointment to the Chair position was announced in March 2024, sparking some debate.

While his background in finance and business management is undeniable, some questioned the suitability of a telecommunications expert to lead a major medical institution.

The reappointment indicates the President's confidence in Lopokoiyit's leadership.

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It will be interesting to see how Lopokoiyit leverages his experience to navigate the complexities of the Kenyan healthcare system, particularly at a crucial referral hospital like MTRH.