President William Ruto has nominated Susan Nakhumicha as Permanent Representative to the UN Habitat, alongside several other diplomatic appointments. This announcement reflects the government’s strategy to bolster its international representation. The nominations await approval from the National Assembly following constitutional guidelines.
Former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has been appointed to a new governmental position by President William Ruto, nine months after leaving her previous role. This announcement was made public by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, who stated that Nakhumicha has been nominated to serve as Kenya’s Permanent Representative at the United Nations Habitat in Nairobi.
In addition to Nakhumicha, two others, James Buyekane Muhati and Abdi Dubat Fidhow, have been nominated as Consul-Generals in Guangzhou, China, and Arusha, Tanzania, respectively. Furthermore, Peter Tum has been nominated as the Kenyan Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Alfred K’Ombundo will serve as the Deputy Head of Mission in Belgium.
In a notice detailing these appointments, it was specified, “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.” The nominations have been submitted to the National Assembly for necessary consideration and approval, in accordance with the legal stipulations of the nation’s constitution.
Nakhumicha’s nomination occurs shortly after she publicly requested President Ruto to consider her for a governmental position, citing personal financial challenges that she was facing during that period.
In conclusion, Susan Nakhumicha’s nomination as Permanent Representative to the United Nations Habitat marks a significant development in her career, following her earlier departure from the Cabinet. Her case, along with the nominations of other individuals to key diplomatic positions, underscores President Ruto’s ongoing efforts to shape his administration’s foreign representations. The forthcoming approval from the National Assembly will solidify these appointments, reinforcing the government’s commitment to fulfilling constitutional mandates.
Original Source: www.kenyans.co.ke
