- Former nominated senator Millicent Omanga says she was unaware she was still serving on a government board.
- The government has revoked her appointment at Kenya Shipyards Limited with immediate effect.
- The decision was announced through a gazette notice issued by Defence CS Roselinda Soipan Tuya.
- Omanga reacted online, questioning how she was removed from a role she says she did not know she held.
- The government has not yet offered further clarification on the matter.
Former nominated senator Millicent Omanga has found herself at the centre of public discussion after an official government notice confirmed her removal from a state board. The announcement affected her position at Kenya Shipyards Limited. The notice was issued through formal government channels and took immediate effect. It cited legal provisions under the State Corporations framework.
The communication was released by Defence Cabinet Secretary Roselinda Soipan Tuya. It indicated that the revocation was carried out in line with established state procedures. The decision also referenced earlier appointment records linked to Omanga. However, no detailed explanation was provided on what prompted the move.
Shortly after the notice became public, Omanga took to social media with a surprising response. She claimed she was not aware she was still part of the board in question. Her reaction quickly attracted attention and sparked online debate. Many users questioned how such a situation could occur in a formal government appointment.
She further suggested that the development raised questions about administrative coordination. In her remarks, she implied that decisions were being made about roles she believed were no longer active. Her post was brief but strongly worded. It added fuel to growing public curiosity around the issue.
The revocation notice indicated that Omanga had been appointed earlier under a government gazette reference issued in 2025. However, she did not provide clarity on when she last engaged with the board. This gap has now become a key point of public interest. It remains unclear whether she actively served throughout the period or not.
Her comments suggest a possible breakdown in communication or record-keeping. The situation has raised broader questions about transparency in state board appointments. So far, the government has not issued further clarification beyond the official notice.
Despite the attention surrounding the matter, there has been no additional statement from the relevant ministry. The initial notice remains the only official communication on record. Observers are now waiting to see if further details will be released.
For now, the incident has sparked debate online about how appointments and removals are managed within state corporations. It also places renewed focus on accountability and clarity in public service roles.
