US ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec fired by President Donald Trump… He was ordered to leave office by midday on 20 January

President Donald Trump has fired all American ambassadors who had been appointed by former President Barack Obama.

The Independent says all US ambassadors have been fired and with no concrete replacement lined up shortly after Trump was sworn in as president.

Apparently they were told to leave their offices by midday on 20 January (the same day Trump was sworn in) and with no grace period.

In contrast with previous US Presidents, Trump’s transition team had said on 23 December there would be no exceptions for ambassadors requesting to extend their postings past Inauguration day.

US Embassy in Nairobi hasn’t issued any statement in regard to the fate of US ambassador to Kenya, Robert F. Godec, following the moved by Trump.

Former President Barack Obama appointed Godec as US ambassador to Kenya in September 2012; he presented his credentials to President Uhuru Kenyatta on February 15th 2013.

Trump’s move will cut off a direct line between foreign presidents and the US government, until Senate-confirmed envoys are appointed.