William Ruto Undertakes a Diplomatic Reshuffle in New Appointments - The State Signal

William Ruto Undertakes a Diplomatic Reshuffle in New Appointments

KENYA – In a diplomatic reshuffle, William Ruto have made new ambassador and high commissioners’ appointments and reassignments in the latest diplomatic shake-up.

The list of the new appointments and reassignments is as summarized below:

  • Lucy Kiruthu who served as the Deputy Director General at the Foreign Office responsible for research and policy analysis will be Ambassador to Bangkok, Thailand – Replacing Lindsay Kiptiness Kimwole
  • Amb. Galma Mukhe Boru nominated to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Amb. Edwin Afande appointed to Vienna, Austria
  • Amb. Anthony Mwaniki Muchiri who served as the head of Public Service Commission appointed to Ankara, Turkey
  • Amb. Catherine Kirumba Karemu moved from UK to Tanzania
  • Amb. George Morara Orina – Dublin, Ireland
  • Amb. Maurice Odhiambo Makoloo moved from Austria to UK
  • Amb. Joseph Musyoka Masila – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Florence Chepngetich Bore – Windhoek, Namibia
  • Henry Wambuma – Bujumbura, Burundi
  • Abdirashid Salat Abdille – Jakarta, Indonesia

The nominated names will then undergo vetting by the National Assembly and upon approval, will undertake their designated posts.

The reshuffle have touched various regions, from Africa to Europe and Asia.