Joseph Magutt

He was appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Federal Republic of Germany with accreditation in Romania and Bulgaria in August 2014.

Magutt would later in his career become a close ally and political advisor to William Ruto and a lead member of his think tank that wrote his manifesto for the ODM party primaries presidential contest in 2007 where he placed third.

[11][12] The return of the German car maker Volkswagen (VW) to the Kenyan market after four decades could not have been Magutt's significant moment in his diplomatic career.

[13][14][15][16] In line with Kenya's development blue print and Vision 2030, such an investment was welcome in spurring the manufacturing sector as well as creating job opportunities.

Magutt enjoyed close working relations with German leadership and worked closely with Chancellor Angela Merkel as well as members of parliament especially the Bundestag, as well as the key private sector entities viz SAFRI, IHK, KFW, BDI, Afrika Verein[permanent dead link‍], a fact that enabled him to advance Kenya's interests.

Magutt was a member of the Orange Democratic Movement- Party of Kenya (ODM) campaign team in 2007 and contributed in campaign planning, strategy and writing of the party manifesto towards Raila Odinga's presidential bid in the 2007 general election[23][failed verification] In 2019 Magutt announced that he will contest the seat of Governor for Trans - Nzoia County in the 2022 national elections.

Although his family has expressed reservation over his fervent attachment to adrenaline-charging superbikes, Magutt has remained true to his long-time passion and is often spotted riding the aggressive Vmax 1700 and Harley Davidson V-Rod cruisers.