Former Health Cabinet Secretary, Susan Nakhumicha, has been appointed to a new role in President William Ruto’s government, nine months after leaving her previous position. On Thursday, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed announced that President Ruto had nominated Nakhumicha to serve as the Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations Habitat in Nairobi.
This appointment marks a significant shift for Nakhumicha, who is now tasked with representing Kenya’s interests at the UN Habitat, an agency focusing on sustainable urban development and improving the quality of life in cities around the world. Her appointment comes as part of a broader reshuffle, with President Ruto also nominating James Buyekane Muhati and Abdi Dubat Fidhow to serve as Consul-Generals in Guangzhou, China, and Arusha, Tanzania, respectively.
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A statement released by State House highlighted the constitutional basis for these appointments, noting, “Per Article 132 (2) (e) of the Constitution, His Excellency the President has nominated the following persons to serve as Ambassadors, Consuls-General, and Deputy Heads of Mission in Kenya’s foreign missions abroad.”
This reshuffle in Kenya’s diplomatic leadership signifies President Ruto’s ongoing efforts to enhance the country’s representation on the global stage.
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