Literally a day after the world celebrated the International Day of the Girl, President Uhuru Kenyatta has confirmed the appointment of Kanze Dena as State House Spokesperson and Head of the Presidential Strategic Communication Unit which makes her the first ever female State House Spokesperson in Kenyan history.
His Excellency President @UKenyatta has confirmed Ms Kellen @KanzeDena to the position of State House Spokesperson and Head of the President's Strategic Communication Unit (PSCU) https://t.co/izQA6nSBg5
— State House Kenya (@StateHouseKenya) October 12, 2018
Kanze was acting as the State House Spokesperson for three months after Manoah Isipisu was appointed Kenya’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom in July this year.
Miss Kanze’s appointment comes barely five months after the President appointed her to a newly created position of Deputy State House Spokesperson and Deputy Head of PSCU. Before leaving for State House in what was an emotional farewell, Kanze Dena was a TV anchor on Citizen TV’s Nipashe news desk.
Speaking shortly after the announcement of her confirmation, Kanze said, “I will work with my team and all stakeholders across Government to ensure that we deliver on our mandate as the President’s media team… I am well aware of the demands of the job and confirm my preparedness to step into the shoes of my predecessor. I trust that with God and with the support of my superiors and the cooperation of my team, we will be able to succeed.”
Many Kenyans including the Chief of Staff to the office of the President have sent in their congratulatory messages and messages of good will to Miss Dena following her appointment.
"We wish Ms. @KanzeDena success in her new role and ask all stakeholders including PSCU staff, the media and colleagues in Government to accord her the support she needs to excel" – Chief Of Staff, Office of The President @NziokaWaita
— State House Kenya (@StateHouseKenya) October 12, 2018
Congratulations once more Kanze Dena for scaling the height @Citizentvkenya
— Hon.Robert Kamaret (@Amb_Kamaret) October 12, 2018
the humble beginning and all the struggles motivates me. It is not yet done to achieve my dreams , to be a successful and the story of @KanzeDena motivates me. it keeps me strong each day i will come out victorious"Kanze Dena"
— Clem (@ClemNgoitsi) October 12, 2018