Tokayev appoints new heads of KNB, Supreme Judicial Council, and Human Rights Ombudsman

August 24, 2026 at 03:10 PM1 min

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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed decrees appointing Yermek Sagimbayev as chairman of the National Security Committee (KNB), Dmitry Malakhov as chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, and Artur Lastayev as Human Rights Ombudsman. The appointments were announced by the Akorda press service on August 24, 2026.

Key Facts

Yermek Sagimbayev was appointed chairman of the National Security Committee (KNB) by presidential decree.
Dmitry Malakhov was appointed chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council of Kazakhstan.
Artur Lastayev was appointed Human Rights Ombudsman of Kazakhstan.
The appointments were announced by the Akorda press service on August 24, 2026.

Security Leadership

Yermek Aldabergenovich Sagimbayev was named chairman of the National Security Committee (KNB). The appointment was formalized by a decree signed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The KNB oversees Kazakhstan's national security and intelligence operations.

Judicial and Human Rights Appointments

Dmitry Mikhailovich Malakhov was appointed chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council. Artur Yermekovich Lastayev was appointed Human Rights Ombudsman. Both appointments were made by separate presidential decrees. The Supreme Judicial Council is responsible for judicial appointments and discipline.