The nomination has been formally submitted to Parliament for the position of Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). Prospective candidate(s) are required to appear before approval hearings, bringing along original identification, academic and professional certificates, and other relevant testimonials. Members of the public are welcome to submit their written memoranda either via email to the Clerk of the National Assembly (clerk@parliament.go.ke) or by hand to Parliament’s offices in Nairobi, all submissions must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 12 August 2025. 

Richard Etemesi has just stepped into his newest role as a Board Member of Kenya Breweries Limited, a subsidiary of East African Breweries PLC, effective 30 July 2025. With over three decades in corporate and commercial banking, Richard’s career has been defined by leadership at the highest levels of Standard Chartered Bank, including serving as Chief Executive Officer for Kenya and East Africa, as well as South and Southern Africa. He later rose to Vice Chairman, Africa, guiding strategy and growth across the continent. His journey also includes boardroom influence at Standard Chartered Tanzania and, more recently, Liberty Kenya Holdings PLC, where he was appointed an Independent Non-Executive Director. Armed with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from the University of Nairobi and a Master’s in Finance from Strathclyde Business School, Richard combines deep financial expertise with a commitment to mentoring the next generation of business leaders. His presence on the EABL board signals both experience and vision at the table.