Andrew Mukite Musangi, the nominee for chairperson of CBK when he appeared before the joint National Assembly and Senate Finance Committees in Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

National Assembly on Thursday, September 14, approved the nomination of Andrew Mukite Musangi as the chairperson of the Board of Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).

His approval follows a recommendation by the Senate and the National Assembly joint committee which vetted him on Tuesday, September 12.

"Taking consideration of the joint committee, this House approves the appointment of Andrew Mukite Musangi as the chairperson of the Board of the Central Bank of Kenya."

Nominee for the position of DPP, Renson Mulele Ingonga, during his vetting by the National Assembly's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee at Parliament buildings, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The House also approved the nomination of Renson Ingonga as the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) after the Department of Justice and Legal Affairs found him fit to take up the position.

The two now await a formal appointment by President William Ruto before assuming office.

If gazette, Ingonga will replace Noordin Haji who was appointed as the new Director-General of the National Intelligence Service on June 14 this year.

On the other hand, Musangi will take over from Mohamed Nyaoga, if gazetted.