President William Ruto has appointed former journalist Joshua Sang to his communications team at State House.
Sang has been appointed as the Director of Public Communication in the Office of the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service.
Moreover, the former radio journalist confirmed his appointment through a post on his Facebook page on Wednesday, August 9 evening.
He thanked the Head of State for the new role assigned to him.
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“Thank you, your Excellency President Dr William Samoei Ruto for appointing me as Director, Public Communication in the office of the Chief of Staff and Head of public Service” Sang Wrote
Sang has been seconded to the office of Head of Public Service and State House Chief of Staff Felix Koskei.
Sang Quits Radio Job
Likewise, Joshua Sang announced that he was retiring as a journalist after serving for 24 years.
However, the former scribe did not reveal his next move upon retirement.
“To all my fans, colleagues, and bosses. Today [March 24] is my last day working as a radio broadcaster. It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to you. I cannot thank you enough for the lessons you’ve taught me and the friendship you’ve so freely given.” Sang Wrote.
“I will miss working with you and engaging with you. It has been a 24-year journey that began in Sayare in 1999, through Biblia Husema in 2003, Kass FM in 2005, and now ends at Emoo FM/Mediamax,” he stated then.
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Sang’s History with President Ruto
Joshua Sang and President William Ruto faced charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague in relation to the 2007/2008 post-election violence.
Nonetheless, the Trial Chamber V(A) decided, by majority to terminate their case for lack of evidence, on April 5, 2016, but the court refused to acquit them.
