Nairobi, March 19 -- President William Ruto has officially initiated the process to recall Peter Mathuki from his post as the Secretary General of the East African Community.

In an official letter written and addressed to the chairperson of the EAC Council of Ministers Hon Deng Alor Kuol, Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for EAC Affairs Peninah Malonza officially notified member states of intent to withdraw Dr Mathuki.

Dr Mathuki was last week recalled from the prestigious and powerful post in Arusha and nominated as Kenya Ambassador to Russia in President William Ruto's recent Foreign Service changes.

It was a surprise move as Mathuki, who was appointed to the post in 2021 on recommendation by President Uhuru Kenyatta, was yet to complete hi...