Tokayev reappoints Madi Takiyev as Kazakhstan's finance minister

September 3, 2026 at 10:59 AM1 min

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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree reappointing Madi Takiyev as finance minister. Takiyev has held the post since February 6, 2024. The reappointment keeps him in the role as part of the government's continuity.

Key Facts

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree reappointing Madi Takiyev as finance minister.
Takiyev has served as finance minister since February 6, 2024.
Takiyev was born on April 1, 1978, in the Almaty region.
Before his ministerial appointment, Takiyev was a deputy of the Mazhilis.
Kanat Bozumbayev was also reappointed as deputy prime minister.

The Reappointment

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree reappointing Madi Takiyev as finance minister of Kazakhstan. Takiyev has held the post since February 6, 2024. The reappointment was announced by multiple Kazakh media outlets, including Chinovnik and Zakon.kz. Kanat Bozumbayev was also reappointed as deputy prime minister in the same decree.

Takiyev's Background

Madi Takiyev was born on April 1, 1978, in the Almaty region. He began his career in 1998 in the public administration system. From 2019 to 2020, Takiyev served as vice minister of national economy. Before becoming finance minister, he was a deputy of the Mazhilis. Takiyev graduated from the Kazakh State Academy of Management with a degree in accounting and audit.