Maurice Ogeta, Late Raila’s Bodyguard, Lands Government Job

Maurice Ogeta, a longtime security aide to the late Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga, has landed a senior position in the Mombasa County Government following new executive appointments announced by Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir.

In a statement issued on Thursday January 8, Governor Abdulswamad said the appointments were made after the Mombasa County Public Service Board formally established the positions in accordance with the law.

The changes affect the Executive Office of the Governor and are aimed at strengthening governance and service delivery.

“I have today made appointments in the Executive Office of the Governor following the establishment of positions by the Mombasa County Public Service Board, in line with the provisions of the law,” Governor Abdulswamad said.

Ogeta has been appointed as the Advisor, Security Affairs in the County Government of Mombasa, a role that places him at the center of the county’s security coordination and advisory framework.

His appointment has attracted public attention due to his long association with Raila Odinga, whom the governor described as “the late founding party leader.”

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Experienced Security Hand Joins County Executive

According to the governor, Ogeta’s appointment was based on his extensive background in security matters accumulated over many years of service at different levels.

“Mr. Maurice Ogeta has been appointed to serve as Advisor, Security Affairs in the County Government of Mombasa,” Abdulswamad said.

The governor added that the decision was informed by Ogeta’s professional exposure and institutional experience.

“This appointment is informed by his many years of experience and deep institutional knowledge built at local, regional and global levels, including his service to our late Founding Party Leader, H. E. Raila Odinga, C.G.H,” he stated.

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Creative Arts Portfolio Also Strengthened

In the same announcement, Governor Abdulswamad also named Ken Ambani as his Advisor on Creative Arts, expanding the executive advisory team beyond security matters.

“I have also appointed Ken Ambani as my Advisor on Creative Arts,” the governor said, noting that the move is part of broader efforts to revive the sector.

He emphasized Ambani’s background in the creative industry, saying, “His wealth of knowledge and first-hand experience in the sector will be instrumental as we work to revive and grow the creative industry in Mombasa for the benefit of our artists, youth and the wider economy.”

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Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir image at past event. PHOTO/pixels