President William Ruto has appointed 10 women ambassadors and six deputies to mark the International National Women’s Day.
He said the appointments are part of the government’s efforts to appreciate the role played by women in nation building.
Speaking at Moi Stadium, Embu, during the ceremony to mark the International Women’s Day, President Ruto said the government will continue to support women in all spheres of national endeavour.
“This morning, I have appointed 10 more women as ambassadors in different parts of the world and another six deputy ambassadors in recognition of the contribution of women in the leadership of Kenya,” said President Ruto.
The Head of State pointed out that his administration was doing everything possible to ensure that women issues were given the seriousness they deserve.
“Our blueprint for radical national transformation must be underpinned by the imperative to facilitate the full engagement and robust participation of women in every dimension of our development agenda,” said President Ruto.
Full List of 10 Women Appointed Ambassadors
- Catherine Kirumba Karemu – High Commissioner, London, UK,
- Lilian Tomitom – High Commissioner, Lusaka – Zambia
- Caroline Kamende – High Commissioner, Ottawa, Canada
- Prof Ann Kisaka Nanguli – Ambassador, Dakar-Senegal
- Jessica Muthoni Gakinya –Ambassador Rabbat, Morocco
- Halima Yusuf – Ambassador, Hague, Netherlands
- Evelyn Mwenda –Ambassador, Havana, Cuba
- Gertrude Angote, Permanent Representative UNEP
- Grace Atieno, Permanent Representative UN Habitat
- Dr Fancy Too, Ambassador/Permanent Representative Geneva, Switzerland
Other women who benefited in the latest appointment include:
- Rose Sumbeiywo, Deputy Head of Mission, Rome, Italy
- Saadia Salim, Deputy Head of Mission, Riyadh Saudi Arabia
- Akinyi Walkowa, Deputy Head of Mission Los Angeles USA
- Beatrice Nyakobe Ombachi, Director Americas and Caribbean
- Jane Makori, Deputy Director Asia and the Pacific
President @WilliamsRuto effects nominations and appointments of Ambassadors and High Commissioners. Nominees transmitted to Parliament. pic.twitter.com/mSoF22nEDq
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