Ruto: Why I appointed military generals for ambassadorial roles in Iran& Pakistan
President Ruto appointed new ambassadors, excessive commissioners, and everlasting representatives throughout Kenya’s embassies, excessive commissions, and missions throughout the globe with Lt. Gen. Peter Mbogo Njiru and Lt. Basic Jonah Mwangi touchdown ambassadorial roles in Pakistan and Iran respectively.
Ruto defined that he settled on the 2 skilled army males because the responsibility stations required senior residents with huge expertise in public service that the duo would carry on board.
The top of state additionally alluded to the safety dynamics within the two international locations, hinting that the identical could have knowledgeable his determination.
“I do know that I’ve given you tough stations. Teheran and Islamabad usually are not very straightforward stations however I do know you’re as much as the duty.
“In Pakistan, everyone knows what’s going on there and we additionally know what’s going on in Iran and that’s the reason I imagine that senior residents like your self who’ve vast expertise are the perfect individuals to man these stations,” President Ruto defined in the course of the swearing-in of newly promoted generals at State Home on Saturday, March 9.
He wished the duo effectively, noting that they’ve discharged their duties with distinction after serving within the army for many years.
“My best possible needs as you transit into your new duties within the service of the nation. I used to be happy with them they usually have discharged their duties with distinction,” he said.
The checklist which was launched on Friday, March 8, 2024 noticed a variety of politicians land ambassadorial roles.
Additionally included within the checklist is former IEBC CEO who additionally served as Communications Authority boss, Ezra Chiloba.
- United Kingdom: Ms. Catherine Kirumba Karemu
- Uganda: Hon. Joash Arthur Maangi
- Zambia: Hon. Lilian Tomitom
- Ghana: Hon. Vincent Mogaka Kemosi
- Canada: Ms. Caroline Kamende Daudi
- Pakistan: Lt. Gen. Peter Mbogo Njiru
- Egypt: Hon. Fred Outa
- Senegal: Prof. Anne Kisaka Nanguli
- Algeria: Mr. Timothy Kaluma Mcharo
- Côte d’Ivoire: Hon. Christopher Andrew Lang’at
- Morocco: Ms. Jessica Muthoni Gakinya
- Netherlands: Hon. Halima Yussuf Mucheke
- USA: Mr. David Kiplagat Kerich
- Cuba: Ms. Everylyne Mwenda Karisa
- Russia: Dr. Peter Mutuku Mathuki
- Japan: Amb. Moi Lemoshira
- UAE: Mr. Kenneth Milimo Nganga
- Iran: Lt. Basic Jonah Mwangi
- Oman: Mr. Abdi Aden Korio
Everlasting Representatives
- United Nations Setting Programme (UNEP): Ms. Gertrude N. Angote
- United Nations HABITAT: Ms. Grace Atieno Okara
- Geneva, Switzerland (Ambassador/Everlasting Consultant): Dr. Fancy Too
- United Nations, New York, USA: Mr. Ekitela Erastus Lokaale
- Uganda: Mr. Suleiman Ibrahim Roba
- South Africa: Mr. Sunya Morongei Orre
- Ethiopia: Hon. Petronila Had been
- United Kingdom: Bishop (Dr.) Joseph Warui
- Italy: Ms. Rose Sumbeiywo
- Austria: Mr. Kipkosgei Toroitich
- USA: Mr. Christopher Kirigua
- Brazil: Amb. Peris Kariuki
- Israel: Mr. Jon Chessoni
- Saudi Arabia: Ms. Saadia Salim
- USA (Los Angeles): Ms. Akinyi Walkowa
- USA (Los Angeles): Mr. Ezra Chiloba
- DRC (Goma): Mr. Charles Githinji Keiru
- Saudi Arabia (Jeddah): Mr. Aden Mohamud Mohamed
- UAE (Dubai): Mr. David Iboko Lokemer
- Particular Envoy on Expertise: Mr. Phillip Omondi Thigo
Ministry Headquarters Ambassadorial Appointments
- Director – Americas & Caribbean: Ms. Beatrice Nyakobe Ombachi Karago
- UNON: Mr. Julius Kiptoo Bargoret
- Deputy Director – Asia & the Pacific: Ms. Jane Makori
- Director-Financial Affairs & Business Diplomacy: Mr. Joseph Masila