Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Treasurer Timothy Bosire has declined President William Ruto's appointment to  chair the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Board.

Bosire confirmed the rejection, stating he was not consulted prior to the appointment. "Had I been consulted, I might have had a change of heart," he told The Standard by phone.

He added that after learning about the role and consulting widely with family and friends, he decided to decline.

Bosire's appointment was among several announced via a gazette notice on Friday, January 17.