Ruto reveals key govt officer he speaks to before going to bed
By Aloys Michael, November 9, 2025President William Ruto has revealed a key government official he communicates with before retiring to bed, shedding light on advice, coordination, and execution of government policies.
Speaking on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the ACK All Saints Pro-Cathedral Church in Maralal, Samburu County, Ruto mentioned that many of the leaders serving closely with him hail from Samburu, a region he praised for producing hardworking and dedicated public servants.
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He specifically mentioned Tonny Lenaiyara, the Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Health Authority, as the person he speaks to before retiring to bed.
“You (Samburu) have a good young man, Tonny Lenaiyara. Huyu anafanya kazi na mimi kwa mambo ya SHA. Yeye ndiye CEO wa Digital Health Authority ya Kenya. The last person every evening before I sleep is this young man,” he said.
“Kila saa nne usiku ananitumia details ya mahali SHA imefika.”
But who is this Antony Lenaiyara that the Head of State has to talk to before sleeping?
Ruto disclosed that Antony Lenaiyara, the Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Health Authority of Kenya, is the last person he often speaks to before going to bed.
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Lenaiyara’s role involves steering the digitisation of Kenya’s healthcare systems, ensuring efficient data management, and integrating technology into hospitals for better patient outcomes.
His work is crucial to Ruto’s digital transformation agenda across all public services.
Other trusted officers
The president further listed several other top officers from Samburu who hold influential positions in government.
Among them is Bernice Sialaal Lemedeket, the Accounting Officer at the National Police Service (NPS), responsible for managing the financial operations that keep the country’s law enforcement institutions running efficiently.
Michael Lenasalon, the Principal Secretary for Devolution, plays a vital role in coordinating between the national and county governments to ensure equitable resource distribution.
Also mentioned was Richard Lesiyampe, the Chief Executive Officer of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), who oversees operations at the country’s largest referral facility, ensuring that it delivers quality healthcare to millions of Kenyans.
Raphael Lekolool, the Chief Executive Officer of Postbank, manages the government-owned financial institution that promotes savings and financial inclusion, especially among rural populations.
Peter Lengapiani, the CEO of Uwezo Fund, is at the forefront of empowering youth, women, and persons with disabilities through accessible loans for small and medium enterprises.
The President also revealed that he had held discussions with the National Treasury regarding allocations to improve Maralal town roads and other major highways linking the county to surrounding regions.