President Uhuru Kenyatta has nominated Defence Cabinet Secretary Ambassador Monica Juma for the post of Commonwealth Secretary General.
In a statement, the President called for support and endorsement of the CS from the Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit.
He lauded Juma as a leader with an indisputable track record of strategic leadership, management, representation and knowledge of government.
“I have no doubt that Amb. Monica Juma will be a strong consensus candidate, who will deliver an effective Secretariat driven by member state priorities; She will help bolster unity amongst the Commonwealth family, and also enhance innovative
partnership that optimizes the impact of our organization,” read part of the statement.
The president said that the CS will be a strong consensus candidate, who will deliver an effective Secretariat driven by member state priorities.
“She will help bolster unity amongst the Commonwealth family, and also enhance innovative partnership that optimises the impact of our organisation,” he said.
“Kenya believes that the Commonwealth remains a primary actor for responding to the current challenges facing its member states and for building a common future.”
According to the President, the success of the country’s organization lies in its ability to effectively address the needs of the member states, shape the collective
agenda and implement its decisions for the realization of its common aspirations.
“All these require steadfast leadership at the Secretariat to deliver a dynamic and influential Commonwealth,” stated Kenyatta.
Juma has previously served the country as Foreign Affairs CS.
She also served as Principal Secretary across the security departments of government; namely Defence, Interior and Coordination of National Government, and Foreign Affairs.