Ruto Appoints Ex-ICC Suspect Joshua Arap Sang To State House Job
The former suspect at the International Criminal Court (ICC), who had been accused of incitement during the 2007/2008 post-election violence, thanked the President for the new role.
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Former Emoo FM radio presenter Joshua Arap Sang announced on Wednesday, August 9 that he was appointed by President William Ruto to his communications team at State House.
In a statement, Sang revealed that the Head of State picked him to serve as Public Communication Director in the office of the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, an office run by Felix Koskei.
The former suspect at the International Criminal Court (ICC), who had been accused of incitement during the 2007/2008 post-election violence, thanked the President for the new role.
Former journalist Joshua arap Sang inside a radio studio. /FILE
"Thank you, your Excellency President Dr William Samoei Ruto for appointing me as Director of Public Communication in the office of the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service," he wrote on his official Facebook page.
His new role will entail managing public perception of the office of the Chief Of Staff which incorporates developing marketing and communication strategies as well as understanding the importance of timing in setting messages.
Sang will also have experience responding to emergencies such as crises or setbacks with an eye on consistency across releases. This requires significant management skills that can be difficult without previous managerial roles.
Ultimately, he will be responsible for the integrity and perception of Koskei's office through Public Relations (PR) crises to preserve the State House office's reputation at all times.
Sang on March 24, 2023, announced his exit from the radio industry after 24 years, having last served at Emoo FM under MediaMax networks.
"I cannot thank you enough for the lessons you have taught me and the friendship you have so freely given. I will miss working with you and engaging with you. It has been 24 years journey that began in Sayare 1999, through Bibilia Husema in 2003, Kass FM in 2005 and now ending at Emoo FM/Media Max," he announced.
The former journalist had bid his friends at Media Max goodbye while wishing them all the best in their endeavours before praising the CEOs and managers for guiding and shaping his career.
"I may no longer be able to call you my colleagues or my fans listeners but I leave with friends, memories, and lessons learned from each of you.
"It is a pleasure to have been part of your great companies. God bless you all and thank you for allowing me to reach you through airwaves for 24 years," he concluded.
Sang and his new boss, Ruto, were both implicated in the crimes against humanity case at the ICC with regard to the 2007/08 post-election violence.
The duo was on the list former ICC prosecutor Moreno Ocampo unveiled of those accused to have masterminded the violence that saw deaths and displacement of people. Others in the Ocampo-six were former president Uhuru Kenyatta, former government minister, and lawmaker Henry Kosgei, former government senior bureaucrats Francis Muthaura and former police boss Hussein Ali.
The ICC dropped the charges against him and President Ruto on April 5, 2016, with the Trial Chamber V(A) deciding, by majority to terminate their case for lack of evidence, but the court refused to acquit them.
A photo of Joshua arap Sang during a past interaction with President William Ruto. /FILE
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