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Catherine Mueke: International civil servant to replace Mathuki

President William Ruto on Friday nominated Catherine Mueke to succeed recalled Dr Peter Mathuki as EAC Secretary General. In the recent Foreign Service changes, President Ruto nominated Mathuki as his Ambassador to Russia, ending his stint in Arusha before his termed ended. His five-year term was to end in 2026. President Ruto nominated Mueke within

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Peter Mathuki recalled from EAC amid $6m graft storm, moved to Russia

ARUSHA – EAC Secretary General Dr Peter Mathuki was on Friday recalled from the prestigious and powerful post in Arusha and nominated as Kenya Ambassador to Russia in President William Ruto’s recent Foreign Service changes. It was a surprise move as Mathuki, who was appointed to the post in 2021 on recommendation by President Uhuru

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