President Ruto welcomes eight new Ambassadors to Kenya

President William Ruto on Wednesday officially received letters of credence from eight newly appointed ambassadors to Kenya, a ceremony that took place at State House, Nairobi.

The event formally marks the start of the envoys’ diplomatic missions in the country, allowing them to represent their respective nations and strengthen bilateral relations.

The new ambassadors are Farid Ouahid Dahmane of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Katalin Nyirati from the Hungarian People’s Republic, Catherine Moe of the Kingdom of Norway, Yurii Tokar representing the People’s Republic of Ukraine, Gisele Fernandez Ludlow from the Republic of Mexico, Hatem Yousri Hosni of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Kristina Radej of the Republic of Slovenia, and Abdusalom Khatamov of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

“I, William Samoei Ruto, do accept your letters of credence and authorise you to pursue the interests of your government within the territory of Kenya by fostering the bond of friendship and promoting to the widest possible within the law the aspirations of the peoples of our nations,” President Ruto said.

“Ambassadors, congratulations on your appointment, welcome to Kenya, and I look forward to working with you,” he added.

The ceremony was attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and other senior state officers, as well as officials from the embassies represented.

This follows a similar event on September 3, where the President received credentials from nine other ambassadors and high commissioners.

Presenting letters of credence is a diplomatic tradition that officially signals the beginning of an ambassador’s tenure.

The ambassador-designate personally hands the letter to the receiving head of state—in this case, President Ruto in a formal setting, thereby authorising them to carry out their mission and represent their government in Kenya.