President William Ruto has congratulated Dr Francis Kuria Kagema after he was appointed secretary-general of the Religions for Peace World Council.
In a statement on Wednesday, Ruto said the appointment is a testament to Kuria's dedication to ensuring unity among people of different faiths and traditions.
Ruto said the African continent is rich with his ascent to the position.
He also commended his efforts in ensuring there is a stable and prosperous continent.
"Congratulations, Dr Francis Kuria Kagema, on your appointment as the secretary-general of the Religions for Peace World Council. This attests to your fidelity to building bridges among diverse faiths and traditions for a more stable and prosperous Africa. The continent is richer with your appointment," the President said.
Kagema is also the Executive Director of the Interreligious Council of Kenya (IRCK-RfP), a position he has held since 2008.
He previously served as programme director.
Before joining the IRCK-RfP, Kuria worked as the national coordinator for the Small Business Network, an organisation advocating for small and medium enterprises.
He also worked as a Financial Analyst at the Nairobi Stock Exchange and as a volunteer with St. John Ambulance Brigade where he worked for 16 years, eventually retiring as Assistant Commissioner, Training, and Operations in 1998.
