Ruto appoints Charles Owino Government Spokesperson in Executive reshuffle

Mwaura, who has served as Government Spokesperson since 2024, was redesignated as Head of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights...

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President William Ruto has appointed former police spokesperson Charles Owino as the new Government Spokesperson, succeeding Isaac Mwaura.

Charles Owino, previously Acting Head of Government Communications, now leads official government communication.
Isaac Mwaura has been redesignated to head the newly established Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights.
The announcement was made by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei through Notification of Presidential Action No. XI of 2026 on Tuesday.