Former International Criminal Court (ICC) suspect Joshua Arap Sang has landed a plum state job in the latest appointments made by President William Ruto.
Sang, who had been accused of incitement during the 2007/2008 post-election violence has been appointed as Public Communication Director in the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service.
In a statement confirming his appointment, the former Kass and Emoo FM presenter thanked President William Ruto for appointing him.
“Thank you, your Excellency President William Samoei Ruto, for appointing me as the Director in the office of the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service,” said Sang.
The appointment of the renowned journalist comes just months after his exit from the radio industry where he had served for 24 years.
Sang announced his departure from Emoo FM noting that he cherished the relationships he built and was proud of the body of work he had created.
“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.
Sang was featured on the infamous ‘Ocampo’ list of six Kenyans indicted by the ICC for crimes against humanity following the Post-Election Violence (PEV) of 2007/08.
He had been charged alongside, among others, President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
In 2016, the ICC dropped the charges against him and President William Ruto after concluding that the two had no case to answer.
“I am delighted that I have the freedom that I have been longing for the last six or seven years. God has seen us through today, it has been difficult to work while the case is on,” he stated.
