CAS Namwamba Appointed to Ruto’s Presidential Secretariat as Head of International Relations

Ababu Namwamba has been appointed the Head of International Relations for Deputy President William Ruto's presidential campaign.

Namwamba, a former MP for Bundalangi, currently serves as the Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

Director of Communications for Ruto’s Presidential Campaign Secretariat Hussein Mohamed described Namwamba as a high-profile attorney and human rights advocate.

Ruto says Namwamba brings a wealth of expertise and broad experience as a leader, lawyer, politician, diplomat, and public servant.

“We have worked closely with Ababu over the past 10 years on many fronts and I have come to value his leadership, experience, focus, and empathy. It is because of those qualities that I could not be more grateful to have him in our campaign team.”

“With his considerable diplomatic talents, deep knowledge of the continent, strong network in the global stage and unwavering determination, I am confident in his role, leading international relations within my presidential campaign,” Ruto said in a statement.

Namwamba served as the Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs during the grand coalition government.