Ezra Chiloba wins big in Ruto's diplomatic shakeup, Big Ted & others lose out

According to a statement obtained by the news desk, President Ruto has appointed new ambassadors, high commissioners, and permanent representatives across Kenya's embassies, high commissions, and missions across the globe.

The Executive Office of the President confirmed that these appointments are integral to fulfilling the legal requirements set under the nation's supreme law and are subject to Parliamentary approval.

President William Ruto at the launch of the Women Governors G7 Caucus in Nairobi on March 7, 2024 President William Ruto at the launch of the Women Governors G7 Caucus in Nairobi on March 7, 2024 Pulse Live Kenya

Among the most notable nominees are former Communications Authority Chair Ezra Chiloba, who was suspended in September 2023.

Chiloba has been nominated as the Consul General of Los Angeles in the United States, where Thomas Kwaka, popularly known as Big Ted has been serving.

Catherine Kirumba Karemu has been nominated as the High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, with Hon. Joash Arthur Maangi taking up the mantle in Uganda.

The United States will welcome David Kiplagat Kerich as its ambassador.

Asia sees key appointments, including Amb. Moi Lemoshira in Japan, and Mr. Kenneth Milimo Nganga in the United Arab Emirates.

Lt. Gen. Peter Mbogo Njiru will serve as the ambassador to Pakistan, marking a significant military-diplomatic placement.

Several individuals have been tasked with representing Kenya's interests in international organizations, including Ms. Gertrude N. Angote at the United Nations Environment Programme and Dr. Fancy Too as Ambassador/Permanent Representative in Geneva, Switzerland.

President William Ruto assented to the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill at State House, Nairobi. President William Ruto assented to the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill at State House, Nairobi. Pulse Live Kenya

Full list of President William Ruto diplomatic reshuffle

High Commissioners

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

Ambassadors

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. General Jonah Mwangi
Oman: Mr. Abdi Aden Korio

Permanent Representatives

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP): Ms. Gertrude N. Angote
United Nations HABITAT: Ms. Grace Atieno Okara
Geneva, Switzerland (Ambassador/Permanent Representative): Dr. Fancy Too
United Nations, New York, USA: Mr. Ekitela Erastus Lokaale

Deputy Heads of Missions

Uganda: Mr. Suleiman Ibrahim Roba
South Africa: Mr. Sunya Morongei Orre
Ethiopia: Hon. Petronila Were
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

Consul-General

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

Special Envoy

Special Envoy on Technology: 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-Economic Affairs & Commercial Diplomacy: Mr. Joseph Masila

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