Read Kanze Dena's Emotional Letter As She Leaves State House

Former State House spokesperson, Kanze Dena Mararo, released a farewell letter on Monday, October 17 detailing the highs and lows of serving under former President Uhuru Kenyatta's administration.

Kanze also thanked a section of people she termed as critical in shaping her as she spearheaded the role which involved delivering important messages on behalf of the former Head of State, which the media would also relay to members of the public.

Read the full letter below:

The completion of a season. 

Let me take this opportunity to thank his Excellency the retired President Uhuru Kenyatta for the opportunity to serve in His administration. Many valuable lessons I take with me.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta (right) greets former State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena at State House in June 2018. /PSCU

To the Presidential Strategic Communication Unit (PSCU) team, the season would not have been successful without your support. I will always treasure you.

To all my colleagues at State House, ministries, parastatals, and stakeholders, I say thank you. 

My family and friends, thank you for cheering me on and understanding when I had to disappoint because duty called. I thank you also for holding me in prayer, the fun and laughter as well as being protective (Unconditional). 

How would I have done this without you ladies? Let the road trips begin. I love you all. 

My parents, Harry and Jane, though you watched this season from afar, you played very great roles as your values were etched in me. Mama Zeinab too. I love you.

My children, for all the events I missed, including birthdays, thank you for understanding.

A special thank you to my husband Mr Mararo. Thank you for the tremendous support, the constant pressure to want more and for being mum and dad most of the time. I lack words.

In conclusion, I thank God. Many times I Look back and I don't know how I did it. But one thing I know Jehova you took it over and for sure that is how I made it through. That's why I say you are Ebenezer. You and I Lord together. 

New Season loading. 

Formers First lady Margaret Kenyatta, President Uhuru Kenyatta and State House spokesperson Kanze Dena. /PSCU

Replacing Kanze is former Citizen TV anchor Hussien Mohamed, who now serves under President William Ruto's government.

Before her appointment, she was previously a news anchor at Citizen TV, presenting the Swahili news alongside Lulu Hassan, whose partnership was considered among the most popular in the country.