The Kenyan High Commission in Ottawa, Canada, has announced that Deputy Head of Mission Geoffrey Kaituko will assume the role of interim Chargé d’Affaires.

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In a statement seen by Kenyans.co.ke, the High Commission said the leadership change follows the departure of Ambassador Carolyne Kamende Daudi, who had served in the position since 2024.

Kaituko, who has been serving as Deputy Head of Mission in Ottawa for the past nine months, will now lead the High Commission pending the appointment of a new ambassador.

“The Kenya High Commission in Ottawa is pleased to announce that Deputy Head of Mission, Amb. Geoffrey E. Kaituko, CBS, has assumed the responsibilities of Chargé d’Affaires ad interim following the departure of H.E. Amb. Carolyne Kamende Daudi,” the statement read.

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In his deputy role, he was involved in efforts that contributed to strengthening Kenya’s relations with Canada and advancing the country’s diplomatic interests.

“He has also served as Deputy Head of Mission at the Kenya High Commission in Ottawa for the past nine months, contributing significantly to the strengthening of Kenya-Canada relations and the advancement of Kenya’s interests in Canada,” the embassy wrote.

Kaituko has a background in public service and diplomatic experience from previous roles, including serving as Principal Secretary for Labour and Skills Development and for Shipping and Maritime Affairs between 2022 and 2025.

The interim Chargé d’Affaires was later reassigned from his PS role to serve as Deputy Head of Mission in Rome, Italy.

Kaituko also previously served as the first Speaker of the Turkana County Assembly from 2013 to 2017.

The High Commission has expressed intentions to continue cooperation with the Government of Canada and the diplomatic community.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke