President William Ruto Nominates Betty Chebet Cherwon as Ambassador to France

President William Ruto Nominates 31 Ambassadors in Government Shake-up

4 October 2023

In a significant move aimed at bolstering Kenya’s diplomatic presence worldwide, President William Ruto has nominated 31 ambassadors to represent the country in various countries across the globe. This latest government shake-up, which was announced on October 4, 2023, signifies a strategic shift in Kenya’s foreign policy and diplomatic relations.

In a statement released by Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, it was revealed that President Ruto carefully selected a combination of technocrats and loyal allies to take up these critical diplomatic roles. The nominees are set to undergo a rigorous vetting process at Parliament, and upon approval, they will be formally appointed by President Ruto.

Among the notable appointments, Betty Chebet Cherwon has been named as the new Ambassador to France, with Dr. Alome Kasera Achayo as the Deputy Ambassador. Additionally, Prof. Peter Ngure will serve as the new Ambassador to UNESCO in Paris.

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The complete list of the 31 newly nominated ambassadors is as follows:

1. Amb. Tabu Irina – Dublin, Ireland
2. Amb. Willy Bett – Beijing, China
3. Jane Wairimu Ndurumo – Pretoria, South Africa
4. Amb. George Morara Orina – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
5. Col. Rtd. Shem Amadi – Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
6. Ms. Sabdio Dido Bashuna – Gaborone, Botswana
7. Mr. Jeremy Nyamasyo Ndola – Juba, South Sudan
8. Mr. Jeremy Laibuttah – Khartoum, Sudan
9. Mr. George Macgoye – Djibouti, Djibouti
10. Ms. Joyce Khasimwa Mmaitsi – Luanda, Angola
11. Amb. Phillip Mundia Githiora – Maputo, Mozambique
12. Amb. Isaac Keen Parashina – Abuja, Nigeria
13. Ms. Janet Mwawasi Oben – Kigali, Rwanda
14. Hon. Kiringo Kubai – Mogadishu, Somalia
15. Ms. Mercy Mueni Mutuku – Arusha, Tanzania
16. Mr. Abdi Weli Muhamad Hussein – Hargeisa, Somalia
17. Ms. Fouzia Abdirahman Abass – Bern, Switzerland
18. Amb. Betty Chebet Cherwon – Paris, France
19. Amb. Fredrick Musambili Matwan’ga – Rome, Italy
20. Amb. Angeline Kavindu – Stockholm, Sweden
21. Amb. Stella Orina – Berlin, Germany
22. Ms. Nairimas Sharon – Ole Madrid, Spain
23. Mr. Maurice Makoloo – Vienna, Austria
24. Prof. Peter Ngure – UNESCO, Paris
25. Mr. Peter Munyiri – New Delhi, India
26. Prof. Emmy Jerono Kipsoi – Seoul, South Korea
27. Mr. John Ronald Ekitela – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
28. Dr. Wilson Kogo – Canberra, Australia
29. Mr. Mohamed Ramadhan Ruwange – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
30. Lt. Gen Albert Kendagor – Geneva, Switzerland
31. Mr. Mohamed Nur Adan – Doha, Qatar

In addition to these appointments, President Ruto has also selected 14 Kenyan diplomats to serve as Deputy Ambassadors, further enhancing Kenya’s diplomatic footprint across the globe:

1. Amb. James Waweru – Geneva, Switzerland
2. Dr. Alome Kasera Achayo – Paris, France
3. Amb. Edwin Afande – London, United Kingdom
4. Ms. Valerie Rugene – Berlin, Germany
5. Ms. Irene Maswan – Moscow, Russia
6. Mr. Daniel Cheruiyot Tanui – Brussels, Germany
7. Mr. Anthony Mayo Ngugi – The Hague, Netherlands
8. Dr. Jayne Khasoa Luseneka – UNESCO, Paris
9. Mr. Moni Manyange – Ottawa, Canada
10. Ms. Terry Ramadhani – New Delhi, India
11. Ms. Lynette Mwendwa Ndile – Beijing, China
12. Amb. Jackline Moraa Kenani – Seoul, South Korea
13. Amb. Arthur Andambi – Tokyo, Japan
14. Mr. Daniel Mumina Nganda – Dubai, UAE

These nominations reflect Kenya’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties, promoting trade and investment, and advancing the country’s interests on the global stage. The forthcoming vetting process at Parliament will play a crucial role in ensuring that these diplomats are well-prepared to represent Kenya effectively in their respective host countries.