Ex-Unctad chief Kituyi to head United Opposition Secretariat
The appointment, confirmed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, follows a meeting of opposition leaders at the Wiper Party headquarters. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Former United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi has been appointed as the United Opposition spokesperson and Head of the Opposition Secretariat in Kenya.
- The appointment was confirmed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following a meeting at the Wiper Party headquarters.
- Kituyi is a veteran Kenyan politician who served as Member of Parliament for Kimilili from 1992 to 2007 and as Minister for Trade and Industry under former President Mwai Kibaki.
- He previously resigned from UNCTAD in February 2021 to run for the Kenyan presidency, later dropping his bid in March 2022 to support former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
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Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi Appointed Head of United Opposition Secretariat - September 2025
Former UN trade chief Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi has been appointed spokesperson and Head of Secretariat for the United Opposition, a coalition aiming to challenge President William Ruto in 2027. The appointment of the former United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General was announced on Wednesday evening by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following a strategy meeting. Dr. Kituyi has been picked as the voice of the united opposition. This move comes as the coalition prepares for the 2027 elections.
