Former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has secured a new position in President William Ruto’s administration, nine months after leaving her Cabinet role.
In an announcement by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed on Thursday afternoon, President Ruto nominated Nakhumicha as the Permanent Representative of Kenya’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations Habitat in Nairobi.
She was appointed alongside James Buyekane Muhati and Abdi Dubat Fidhow, who were selected as Consul-Generals in Guangzhou, China, and Arusha, Tanzania, respectively.
Additionally, Ruto nominated Peter Tum as Kenya’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), while Alfred K’Ombundo was appointed Deputy Head of Mission in Belgium.
“Pursuant to Article 132 (2) (e) of the Constitution, His Excellency the President has nominated the following individuals to serve as Ambassadors, Consuls-General, and Deputy Heads of Mission in Kenya’s foreign missions,” the statement read in part.
Hussein Mohamed further stated that the nominations have been forwarded to the National Assembly for review and approval, in accordance with constitutional requirements.
