Eight incoming envoys on Wednesday, June 12, presented their credentials to President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi.
They are ambassadors Alex Chua (Philippines), Jesús Agustín Manzanilla Puppo (Venezuela), Fionnuala Quinlan (Ireland), Ali Halabi (Lebanon), Zurab Dvalishvili (Georgia), Dr Alejandro Garofali Acosta (Uruguay) and High Commissioner Angella Comfort of Jamaica. Archbishop Hubertus Van Megen, the incoming representative of His Holiness Pope Francis in Kenya, also presented his credentials.
The Lebanese, Uruguayan, Georgian and Jamaican are non-resident envoys accredited to Kenya, a PSCU press release noted.
President Kenyatta welcomed the new diplomats and said he looked forward to working closely with them to boost relations between Kenya and their respective countries.
“Welcome to Kenya and feel at home. I look forward to working with you to strengthen the cooperation and bilateral relations for the benefit of the people of our countries,” President Kenyatta separately told the envoys.
Archbishop Megen said the Catholic Church stands with Kenya in the war on corruption and related economic crimes.
“It is only through dialogue, fair distribution of wealth, and a just and transparent society based on respect of the dignity of every man and woman, that lasting peace can be achieved,” the incoming Apostolic Nuncio said.
Irish ambassador Quinlan said her country was keen on supporting the Big Four agenda by sharing its experience in science and technology.
“By sharing our experience of investing in science and technology in order to create jobs and develop the skills and expertise of young people in Kenya, I hope Ireland can support your important work to achieve the government’s Big Four Agenda,” Ambassador Quinlan said.
Ambassador Chua of Philippines said he hopes to succeed in deepening bilateral relations between his country and Kenya through trade and enhanced people-to-people interactions during his tour of duty.
