The late Raila Odinga’s bodyguard, Maurice Ogeta, has been appointed as an Advisor, Security Affairs in Mombasa County.
The appointment of Ogeta was announced on Thursday, January 8, by Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir.
“I have today made appointments in the Executive Office of the Governor following the establishment of positions by the Mombasa County Public Service Board, in line with the provisions of the law.
“Mr. Maurice Ogeta has been appointed to serve as Advisor, Security Affairs in the County Government of Mombasa,” said Governor Nassir.
The Mombasa Governor said the decision to appoint Ogeta as an advisor is due to his long experience in the security sector and exposure at different levels of service
“This appointment is informed by his many years of experience and deep institutional knowledge built at local, regional and global levels, including his service to our late Founding Party Leader, H. E. Raila Odinga, C.G.H,” said Governor Nassir.
He also appointed Kenyan actor Ken Ambani as his Advisor on Creative Arts as part of efforts to strengthen the sector in Mombasa County.
“I have also appointed Ken Ambani as my Advisor on Creative Arts. His wealth of knowledge and first-hand experience in the sector will be instrumental as we work to revive and grow the creative industry in Mombasa for the benefit of our artists, youth, and the wider economy,” the Mombasa Governor added.
