Defence CS Monica Juma nominated for top Commonwealth post

President Uhuru Kenyatta has nominated Defence Cabinet Secretary Amb Monica Juma for the post of the 7th Commonwealth Secretary-General.

In a statement on Monday, President Kenyatta urged the Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit to consider CS Juma, lauding her as a leader with an indisputable track record of strategic leadership, management, representation, and knowledge of government.

“I have no doubt that Amb. Monica Juma will be a strong consensus candidate, who will deliver an effective Secretariat driven by member state priorities; She will help bolster unity amongst the Commonwealth family, and also enhance innovative partnership that optimizes the impact of our organization,” stated the Head of State.

The Commonwealth Secretary-General is tasked with promoting and protecting Commonwealth values 

The SG is nominated by the 54 Commonwealth Heads of Government and can serve for a maximum of  2 terms of 4 years each.

British-Dominican diplomat Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC is the 6th and current Secretary-General to the Commonwealth nations.