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February 28, 2026
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Ruto appoints Ida Odinga to UNEP, Francis Meja to PSC

Ruto appoints Ida Odinga to UNEP, Francis Meja to PSC

President Ruto appoints Ida Odinga as Kenya's Permanent Representative to UNEP, and Francis Meja as PSC chairperson for a six-year term, following parliamentary approval...

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President William Ruto has made significant appointments, naming Ida Odinga as Kenya's ambassador to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Francis Meja as the new Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC).

  • Ida Odinga will serve as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNEP, headquartered in Nairobi.
  • Francis Meja has been appointed to head the Public Service Commission (PSC) for a six-year term.
  • Both appointments were formalized in a February 27, 2026, gazette notice, following parliamentary vetting and approval.

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