Eric Kiraithe sacked as government spokesman

Government Spokesman, Eric Kiraithe has been replaced by Linda Nchi Spokesman (Rtd) Colonel Cyrus Oguna.

In a statement signed by ICT CS Joe Mucheru, the move takes effect immediately as the government rebuilds its communication structure.

"In line with directions from the Executive Office of the President through the Head of the Public Service, the office of the Government Spokesman shall be domiciled at the ICT Ministry," the statement read.

Oguna shall now have the oversight role of all government communication channels under the ICT Ministry.

These include; Directorate of Information and all county and sub county information officers, Department of Public Information, National Government Communication Centre and the Government Media centre.

He will also have a content oversight role over the government news gathering and dissemination channels - KNA and MyGov.

Oguna has previously held various positions relating to the management of personnel, operations and communications within the Kenya Defence Forces and government.