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.
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Ruto appoints Charles Owino Government Spokesperson in Executive reshuffle - July 2026
President William Ruto has appointed former police spokesperson Charles Owino as the new Government Spokesperson, succeeding Isaac Mwaura, as part of a broader set of appointments and promotions within the Kenyan Executive. This change is part of significant appointments and nominations across various government bodies, including nominees to the Teachers Service Commission. President Ruto also nominated Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu to chair the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) in a series of appointments to constitutional commissions and public bodies.
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