Dr Ghebreyesus, an Ethiopian made history five years ago by being named as the first African to head the world’s leading public health agency. In his acceptance speech, he vowed to continue collaborating with Member States to keep the world safe. The vote was the culmination of an election process that began in April 2021 when Member States were invited to submit proposals for candidates for the post of Director-General. Pulse Live KenyaKenya first African country to show supportKenya in September 2021 was the first African nation to back Dr Ghebreyesus’ bid for a second term. “Kenya supports continuity of exemplary African leadership at the helm of crucial global world health organization, and will work towards that realization,” Macharia Kamau, principal secretary at the foreign ministry, said on Twitter.

Source: Daily Nation May 25, 2022 05:50 UTC