Former Government spokesman Eric Kiraithe gave an emotional address at Teleposta Towers as he handed over to the new Spokesman Colonel (Rtd) Cyrus Oguna.
Kiraithe lauded his successor describing him as one of the most competent Kenyans who could do the job.
"I sincerely tell you and with all honesty that I believe I am handing over the job of being the voice of the government of Kenya to probably one of the most competent Kenyans who could do the job, " Kiraithe said.
Kiraithe asked journalists to exercise due diligence before publishing anything so as to avoid legal suits.
"What I would want to urge you is that as good partners, partners not just to this ministry but to other departments, you might once in a while come across a paper... but kindly don't be in a hurry to broadcast unauthorised information. I know in areas like investigations, some of you have incurred your media houses huge bills when you go out and convict people before they are given their day in court, " Kiraithe said.
Kiraithe will now serve in the Ministry of ICT as Principal Administrative Secretary.
He also served as a Spokesperson for the Kenya Police before he was elevated to the position of Government Spokesman.