Former Kenya Defence Forces Spokesperson Colonel (Rtd) Cyrus Oguna has been appointed the new Government Spokesman taking over from Eric Kiraithe.

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

Between 2014 and 2017, he served as Defense Advisor/ Attache at Kenya's High Commission in the United Republic of Tanzania.

Kenyans got to know Oguna when Kenya entered Somali in 2011, he was the one updating the public on the operation.

In his statement Kiraithe, who is also the former police spokesperson noted that Oguda is equal to the task.

"It is my great pleasure and honour to welcome Oguna as the new government spokesman. I have worked with Oguna in the past and can assure Kenyans that the colonel is equal to the task." said Kiraithe