Envoys, credentials and the people behind Kenya's diplomacy.
Kenya is deepening its strategic partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency as it prepares to pursue its first nuclear power plant by 2034. The expanding relationship comes as IAEA Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi seeks Nairobi’s support for his candidature for United Nations Secretary-General, adding a diplomatic dimension to Nairobi’s growing engagement with the UN
The Union of Comoros has opened a Consulate General in Nairobi in a move expected to strengthen diplomatic, economic and people-to-people ties between the Indian Ocean nation and Kenya. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Musalia Mudavadi received the Letters of Credence of Mouigni Abdou, the first Consul General of Comoros to
Western diplomats are increasingly deepening contacts with Kenya’s opposition as the country moves towards what is expected to be a hotly contested 2027 General Election. Various diplomats, mostly from the West, have intensified engagements with key opposition principals, who have declared their presidential ambitions. These include Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Senator Edwin Sifuna of Linda
Catholic Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Hubertus Matheus Maria van Megen is departing Kenya after completing his tour of duty. Archbishop van Megen is leaving after seven years, which were marked by quiet but steady diplomatic and pastoral engagement that helped deepen ties between Nairobi and the Holy See. During his tenure, he served as the Vatican’s
The United States has raised concerns over ethical practices in Kenya’s media industry, warning that undisclosed paid content and external influence risk eroding public trust and weakening the role of journalism. Speaking at the University of Nairobi, acting US Ambassador Susan Burns delivered a pointed critique of practices she said undermine editorial independence. Burns said
The Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations has raised queries over the rate of political appointees in Foreign Service and the economic viability of Kenya’s mission in Vatican. This emerged during the vetting of President William Ruto’s nominee for the inaugural Ambassador to the Vatican, Julius Mbijiwe. Mbijiwe is the Chief of Staff
Kenya and France have stepped up joint preparations for the upcoming Africa Forward Summit, with President William Ruto hosting French Ambassador Arnaud Suquet to discuss the meeting on Tuesday. The summit, set for May 11–12 in Nairobi, will mark the first time the high-level Africa-France forum is held in a non-Francophone country, a move that
The United Kingdom has named veteran diplomat Matt Baugh as its new High Commissioner to Kenya, signalling a renewed focus on security, migration, and strategic cooperation in one of East Africa’s most pivotal bilateral relationships. Baugh, who assumes office in April 2026, succeeds Neil Wigan, wo left in August to become Director General of Strategy
Kenya is seeking to elevate its relationship with Australia to a full-fledged Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) as part of a renewed push to diversify trade and strengthen diplomatic cooperation beyond its traditional partners in Europe and Asia. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi revealed the plan on Monday after hosting Australia’s Assistant
The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has denied claims that the government was influenced by external political pressure in granting diplomatic privileges and immunities to the Global Center on Adaptation amid public uproar. PS Korir Sing’Oei in a statement on Saturday dismissed speculation that the Host Country Agreement between Kenya and the GCA —
Russia has assured Kenya that it does not support forceful recruitment of non-nationals into their security forces. Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’Oei said following a meeting with Russia Ambassador to Kenya Vsevolod Tkachenko Moscow also reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding the well-being of Kenyan nationals residing in the Russian Federation. “I am grateful of the
Moscow has publicly told off Nairobi over Kenya’s claim that the Security Council had “unanimously” approved a new Haiti peace mission. In a diplomatic tone yet masking sharp disapproval, Russia’s First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy denied Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’oei’s claim on X that the adoption of Resolution 2793 (2025)
Kenya and Germany through the EU have signed two loan deals to finance a hydro-power plant in Migori county. The €55 million [Sh8.3 billion] loan agreement, which is part of EU’s Global Gateway strategy, was penned by Treasury CS John Mbadi and Germany Ambassador Sebastian in the presence of EU Ambassador Henriette Geiger. Also present
