{
  "id": 6285449,
  "title": "Susan Rutto named acting National Construction Authority boss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/susan-rutto-named-acting-national-construction-authority-boss",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-08T13:40:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital Business",
    "slug": "capital-business",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/susan-rutto-named-acting-national-construction-authority-boss/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nairobi, Kenya - The National Construction Authority (NCA) has announced the appointment of Susan Rutto as its acting Executive Director, effective September 4, 2026. Rutto will assume the role from her current position as General Manager, Registration and Accreditation, which she has held since June 2020. Prior to that, she served as Manager, Registration and Compliance from December 2013. The NCA Board Chairperson, Mercy Okiro, confirmed the appointment, stating that Rutto has been a key founding member of the Authority and played a crucial role in establishing the contractor registration function. She brings over two decades of experience in the construction industry, working in both the private and public sectors. The NCA, established under the National Construction Authority Act No. 41 of 2011, is responsible for contractor registration and licensing, project registration, and the accreditation of construction workers. Okiro expressed confidence that Rutto's extensive institutional knowledge, leadership experience, and understanding of the industry will provide the necessary continuity and strategic direction during this transition period.",
  "summary": "Rutto replaces Maurice Akech, whose term ended recently after more than seven years in the position.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}