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Najib Balala handed over to Peninah Malonza as the new Tourism Cabinet Secretary.

Immediate former Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala has been appointed as the vice-president of Fauna & Flora International (FFI), an international wildlife conservation charity organization.

In a statement on Thursday, November 3, the organization lauded Balala for his significant role in boosting tourism growth in Kenya, adding that he will use the experience to support the organization.

"International wildlife conservation charity, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) has announced the appointment of Honourable Najib Balala, EGH, as a new vice president.

"As FFI's vice-president, Hon. Balala will use his experience in wildlife conservation and tourism to support the charity with the future development of its work and partnerships globally," read part of the statement.

Najib Balala handing over to his predecessor in the Tourism Ministry Peninah Malonza.

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FFI's CEO Mark Rose welcomed Balala to the organization, stating that he will be a wonderful global ambassador of the organization.

"On behalf of all the team at FFI, I am delighted to welcome Honourable Najib Balala as vice-president. He will be a wonderful global ambassador for FFI. Hon. Balala has been incredibly influential in the wildlife and tourism sectors in Kenya and across Africa," he stated.

Balala handed over the Tourism CS docket to his predecessor Peninah Malonza after serving in the Ministry for nearly two decades.

He said that he was confident that Malonza will accomplish incredible feats in the tourism and wildlife sector after her appointment.