Raila Odinga’s Bodyguard Maurice Ogeta Appointed Security Advisor for Mombasa County
The appointment was announced on Thursday following the creation of the advisory positions by the Mombasa County Public Service Board
By : Mweru Mbugua
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has appointed Maurice Ogeta, a longtime bodyguard to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, as the County Government’s Advisor on Security Affairs
The appointment was announced on Thursday following the creation of the advisory positions by the Mombasa County Public Service Board
Governor Nassir said Ogeta was selected due to his vast experience and exposure at local, regional and international levels, citing his years of service to the late Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader
“The appointment is informed by his extensive experience and expertise gained at local, regional and global levels, including his service to the late Founding Party Leader, H.E. Raila Odinga, C.G.H,” Nassir said in a statement
In the same announcement, the governor also appointed Ken Ambani as Advisor on Creative Arts
Nassir said Ambani will play a key role in revitalising and strengthening the creative arts sector in Mombasa by supporting talent development and expanding economic opportunities for creatives across the county
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The appointments come shortly after events held in Mombasa to mark Raila Odinga’s posthumous 81st birthday
The celebrations brought together ODM officials and supporters to honour the legacy of the former Prime Minister
The county government says the new appointments are part of broader efforts to enhance security coordination and promote cultural and creative industries as drivers of social and economic growth in Mombasa
