Citizen TV presenter Francis Gachuri has been appointed as the new Head of Communication in the Ministry of Interior and National Administration.
The celebrated Kenyan journalist announced his exit from citizen tv, where he has worked for over 16 years.
While in RMS, Gachuri served as a senior political reporter, editor, News Gang panelist, and news presenter at Inooro TV.
It was affirmed that Gachuri will begin his official duties at the Ministry of Interior and National Coordination in the week of Monday, March 6.
In his new role, he will play a key role in shaping the government’s communication on its most important programs, including security operations overseen by the Interior Ministry – which is led by Kithure Kindiki as Cabinet Secretary.
Gachuri was promoted to the position of Political Editor at Citizen TV in 2018, putting him in charge of the station’s political coverage for both English and Kiswahili broadcasts.
“Gachuri is an experienced journalist who has covered key political events in the country and beyond and I am confident that he will discharge his duties with distinction,” then RMS Editorial Director Joe Ageyo stated at the time.
His appointment at the Interior ministry comes at a time when the Kindiki-led ministry has been under pressure from the public over continued insecurity in part of the country, particularly the North Rift.
