Yersaiyn Nagaspayev reappointed Kazakhstan's industry and construction minister

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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reappointed Yersaiyn Nagaspayev as Kazakhstan's minister of industry and construction by decree. Nagaspayev has held the post since February 2025, when he moved from a managing director role at Kazakhstan Temir Zholy. The decree also confirmed Yerlan Akkenzhenov as energy minister and named Serik Zhumangarin deputy prime minister and national economy minister.
Key Facts
- President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reappointed Yersaiyn Nagaspayev as minister of industry and construction by decree.
- Nagaspayev has led the ministry since February 2025, after serving as a managing director at Kazakhstan Temir Zholy.
- Yerlan Akkenzhenov remained energy minister in the same round of appointments.
- Serik Zhumangarin was appointed deputy prime minister and minister of national economy.
- Nurlan Sauranbayev was named minister of transport of Kazakhstan.
Nagaspayev's Reappointment
Nagaspayev was first appointed minister of industry and construction in February 2025. Before joining the government, he worked as a managing director at Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, the national railway company. The presidential decree confirming his reappointment was announced on September 8, 2026.
Other Ministerial Appointments
Yerlan Akkenzhenov retained his position as minister of energy. Serik Zhumangarin was appointed deputy prime minister and minister of national economy. Nurlan Sauranbayev was named minister of transport.