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Africa-Press<\/a> – Kenya<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>The United Democratic Alliance party has appointed Wanjohi Githae as the party\u2019s Director of Communications as it solidifies its strategy ahead of the 2022 general election.<\/p>\n

The party, which is linked to Deputy President William Ruto, announced that the political reporter will head itsis strategizing ahead<\/p>\n

The party has appointed Wanjohi Githae as the party\u2019s Director of Communications on Friday,29.<\/p>\n

Wanjohi Githae, a renowned journalist and editor, worked at Nation Media group. The political reporter describes himself as a \u201ckeen observer of tides in affairs of men\u201d.<\/p>\n

Previously, he worked at Media Max as a reporter. In 2015, he was fired alongside other journalists as the media house underwent a restructuring process.<\/p>\n

UDA’s Secretary-General Veronica Maina in a notice added that Githae will be in charge of the party\u2019s print, broadcast and online communication.<\/p>\n

\u201cMr. Githae brings a wealth of experience in communication and media relations\u2026His wide networks in the media will assist in nurturing a good relationship with the newsrooms<\/p>\n

Barely a week ago, Ruto held talks with Former CBK Governor Prof. Njuguna Ndung\u2019u who served for eight years at CBK.<\/p>\n

He will be influential in crafting the economic strategy for the party. The deputy president vouched for his credibility saying that the professor worked for UON, IDRC and KIPPRA.<\/p>\n

In a bid to rebuild the economy, Ruto revealed his master plan which is to build the economy from the bottom up.<\/p>\n

The Deputy President held a meeting with Khaligraph Jones and other artists at his Karen residence. In that brainstorming session, they discussed measures that can be put in place to support the artists.<\/p>\n

They made recommendations which Ruto offered to forward to the National Emergency Response Committee on how to navigate the entertainment scene during this tough time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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