Government Spokesman Erick Kiraithe has been replaced.
Kiraithe has been replaced by Colonel (Rtd) Cyrus Odhiambo Oguna as government seeks to revamp its communication structure.
Oguna served as Linda Nchi Spokesperson during Kenya's military operation in Somalia.
The new development comes hours after President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is completing his second and final term in power, extended the term of Samson Mwathethe as KDF boss.
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has confirmed the appointment.
"Colonel (Rtd) Cyrus Odhiambo Oguna appointed Government Spokesman with immediate effect. Colonel (Rtd) Oguna will be based at Ministry of ICT and will have oversight over all Government Communications channel", read its tweet.
Here is the letter of his appointment.