President William Ruto Appoints Prof. Makau Mutua as Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs

In a recent development, President William Ruto has appointed Professor Makau Mutua as the Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs in the Executive Office of the President. This announcement was made on April 30, 2025.

President Ruto acknowledged Prof. Mutua’s significant contribution to the legal and constitutional fields, underlining the valuable expertise he brings to the administration. The professor’s background includes a wealth of experience in constitutional law, human rights, and governance.

Prof. Mutua is a distinguished academic, having served as the dean at the University at Buffalo School of Law. He has also played key roles in major national initiatives, such as chairing the Task Force that worked on the Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation Commission and being involved in Kenya’s National Constitutional Conference.

This appointment is part of President Ruto’s ongoing efforts to foster more inclusive governance, as demonstrated by other recent appointments of individuals from various political affiliations to high-level positions. These actions are aligned with the President’s vision to strengthen Kenya’s constitutional framework and improve public service delivery as part of his Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.

With this new role, Prof. Mutua is expected to play an instrumental part in shaping Kenya’s constitutional future, ensuring that legal frameworks are in place to support progressive governance and national development.