Former Citizen TV anchor Kanze Dena has been confirmed as the new State House Spokesperson and Head of the President’s Strategic Communication Unit (PSCU) after serving in the acting position for the last three months.
Kanze Dena would take over the mantle from Mr Manoah Esipisu who was appointed Kenya’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom in July this year.
His Excellency President @UKenyatta has confirmed Ms Kellen @KanzeDena to the position of State House Spokesperson and Head of the President's Strategic Communication Unit (PSCU) https://t.co/izQA6nSBg5
— State House Kenya (@StateHouseKenya) October 12, 2018
Kanze who became the first female State House Spokesperson and Head of PSCU in the history of Kenya, was appointed to the newly created position of Deputy State House Spokesperson and Deputy Head of PSCU.
Ms @KanzeDena, who has been acting in the same position for the last 3 months, takes over from Mr Manoah Esipisu who was appointed Kenya's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom in July this year.
— State House Kenya (@StateHouseKenya) October 12, 2018
“I will work with my team and all stakeholders across Government to ensure that we deliver on our mandate as the President’s media team,”Ms Dena said.
Sh also added that she was looking upon God after the appointment
"We wish Ms. @KanzeDena success in her new role and ask all stakeholders including PSCU staff, the media and colleagues in Government to accord her the support she needs to excel" – Chief Of Staff, Office of The President @NziokaWaita
— State House Kenya (@StateHouseKenya) October 12, 2018
“I am well aware of the demands of the job and confirm my preparedness to step into the shoes of my predecessor. I trust that with God and with the support of my superiors and the cooperation of my team, we will be able to succeed,” Ms Dena added.