Kanze Dena, the outgoing State House Spokesperson, has handed over the docket to Hussein Mohammed.
Dena took to Instagram on Friday to express her gratitude to God and President William Ruto for a smooth transition. While accepting the position, she expressed confidence in Mohammed’s abilities.
“Kazi kwako…. natambua uwezo wako,” she said, “the work begins… I know your abilities.”
Dena had earlier come out to publicly celebrate her five-year tenure as President.
Former Head of State Uhuru Kenyatta appointed Dena as a spokesperson in the Executive Office of the President in 2017.
The former Citizen TV journalist would also lead the President’s Strategic Communication Unit (PSCU), making her the first woman in Kenyan history to do so.
Dena shared a slideshow video of photos highlighting her cherished moments in the last five years, including her marriage and motherhood, in a social media post titled ‘The Completion of a Season’ on Sunday.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta was thanked by the former news anchor for giving her the opportunity to serve under his administration, saying she had learned valuable lessons during her tenure.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank… the PSCU team; the season would not have been possible without your help.”
“Colleagues at State House, ministries, parastatals, stakeholders, etc, nyooooteee asanteni,” she said.
Dena went on to thank her family and friends for their unwavering support and prayers for her.
“Asante for cheering me on and being understanding when I had to disappoint… duty called… I thank you for praying for me… and for the fun and laughter… and for being protective “Dena wrote
“How would I have done it without you ladies???…sasa road trips zianzee…nawapenda,” she continued.
The former PSCU boss also expressed gratitude to her parents and husband for stepping up to support their family when her work became too demanding.
“Mr. Mararo, please accept my heartfelt gratitude… wa!
Thank you very much!
Sina thanks La Azizi for her tremendous support…the constant pressure to want more…for being Mum and Dad most of the time “She penned a letter.
“Mwisho Nimshukuru Muumba wangu… Many times I Iook back and I don’t know how I did it. But one thing I know Jehova you took it over…and for sure that is how I made it through… ndio maana ninatambua kwamba wewe ni Ebenezer.. Mimi na wewe Baba Mungu sako kwa bako.” Added Dena.
