Kenya: Maraga Appoints Mkawasi Mcharo, Veteran Journalist David Makali to Key Campaign Roles
United Green Movement presidential candidate David Maraga has appointed Mkawasi Mcharo and David Makali to key roles in his campaign. Mcharo will serve as Co-Executive Director in charge of strategy, policy, and diaspora affairs, while Makali will be the campaign's Communication Coordinator. The appointments mark a new phase in Maraga's presidential bid, focusing on expanding national support and presenting policy-driven solutions to Kenya's challenges.
- ▪Mkawasi Mcharo has been appointed as Co-Executive Director in charge of strategy, policy, and diaspora affairs.
- ▪David Makali will serve as the campaign's Communication Coordinator, bringing over 30 years of experience in journalism and strategic communications.
- ▪The Presidential Campaign Secretariat will coordinate policy formulation, communications, stakeholder engagement, and mobilisation for the 2027 General Election.
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Nairobi — United Green Movement presidential candidate David Maraga has appointed diaspora leader Mkawasi Mcharo and veteran journalist David Makali to lead strategy, policy development and communications for his presidential campaign ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the launch of his Presidential Campaign Secretariat in Nairobi's Kileleshwa area, the former Chief Justice named Mcharo as Co-Executive Director in charge of strategy, policy and diaspora affairs, while Makali will serve as the campaign's Communication Coordinator. Maraga said the appointments mark the beginning of a new phase of his presidential bid, aimed at expanding national support and presenting policy-driven solutions to the country's social, economic and governance challenges.
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