Aug 15, 12:03 PM

Ruto Overhauls Kenya Envoy Ranks, Taps Ex-Minister Bore for Namibia

Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday announced an extensive reshuffle of the country’s foreign service, nominating or redeploying more than 20 envoys across Africa, Europe, Asia and North America. Former Labour Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore was picked as High Commissioner to Namibia, while Henry Wambuma was named Ambassador to Burundi, Lucy Kiruthu to Thailand and Galma Boru to Ethiopia. The changes form part of 21 postings intended to strengthen Kenya’s diplomatic representation, according to a statement from State House. Separately, Ruto proposed Claris Awour Onganga to chair the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights after the previous nominee declined the role. He also forwarded the names of John Cox Lorionokou as Registrar of Political Parties and Agatha Wanjiku Wahome as Assistant Registrar. All appointments have been sent to the National Assembly for vetting and approval, as required by Kenyan law.