President William Ruto has announced a significant realignment in the Foreign Service, nominating and redeploying 20 diplomats to strategic positions worldwide.
This move is aimed at enhancing the country’s diplomatic performance and service delivery, in line with the administration’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
The Executive Action, carried out today, reflects President Ruto’s commitment to optimising Kenya’s international representation as outlined in the government’s manifesto. Under Article 132 (2) (e) of the Constitution, the President has submitted the nominations for approval to the National Assembly.
The newly nominated ambassadors, high commissioners, consuls general, and deputy heads of mission will serve in key diplomatic missions spanning Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America.
Key Appointments Include:
- Ambassadors and High Commissioners:
- Amb. Galma Mukhe Boru to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Amb. Anthony Mwaniki Muchiri to Ankara, Turkey
- Amb. Lucy Kiruthu to Bangkok, Thailand
- Mr. Henry Wambuma to Bujumbura, Burundi
- Amb. Catherine Kirumba Karemu to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Amb. George Morara Orina to Dublin, Ireland
- Mr. Abdirashid Salat Abdille to Jakarta, Indonesia
- Amb. Maurice Odhiambo Makoloo to London, United Kingdom
- Amb. Joseph Musyoka Masila to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Amb. Edwin Afande to Vienna, Austria
- Hon. Florence Chepngetich Bore to Windhoek, Namibia
- Consul Generals:
- Amb. Mohamed Ramadhan Ruwange to Arusha, Tanzania
- Ms. Jayne Jepkorir to Dubai, UAE
- Ms. Judy Kiaria Nkumiri to Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
- Deputy Heads of Mission:
- Mr. Mohamed Amin Sheikh Nuh to Berlin, Germany
- Amb. Kipkosgei Toroitich to Kampala, Uganda
- Amb. Moni Manyange to Kinshasa, DRC
- Amb. Geoffrey Eyanae Kaituko to Ottawa, Canada
- Amb. Suleiman Ibrahim Roba to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Mr. David Mwangi Karanja to Seoul, South Korea
State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, MBS, emphasised that these nominations are now before the National Assembly for vetting and approval, marking an important step in strengthening Kenya’s diplomatic footprint.
This reshuffle is expected to inject fresh energy into Kenya’s foreign relations and support the President’s broader agenda for economic and social transformation through enhanced international cooperation.
by SHARON MWENDE
