President William Ruto has announced a wide-ranging reshuffle in Kenya’s Foreign Service, naming 20 individuals to serve in key diplomatic positions across the globe.

The changes are part of his administration’s broader effort to improve the country’s diplomatic presence and service delivery, in line with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

In a statement issued from State House on August 15, the President’s Executive Action includes the appointment and redeployment of ambassadors, high commissioners, consuls general, and deputy heads of mission.

The nominations have been forwarded to the National Assembly for approval, as required under Article 132 (2) (e) of the Constitution.

According to State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, the move reflects President Ruto’s commitment to strengthening Kenya’s global representation and aligning it more closely with national development goals.

“The nominations are now before the National Assembly for vetting and approval,” said Hussein Mohamed, noting that the changes mark a key step toward building stronger international partnerships and promoting Kenya’s economic interests abroad.

The new envoys are expected to take up posts in strategic locations across Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America. The shake-up is designed to bring new energy to the Foreign Service and enhance Kenya’s global engagement in line with the priorities outlined in the government’s manifesto.

Ambassadors and High Commissioners named in the reshuffle include:

Galma Mukhe Boru – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Anthony Mwaniki Muchiri – Ankara, Turkey

Lucy Kiruthu – Bangkok, Thailand

Henry Wambuma – Bujumbura, Burundi

Catherine Kirumba Karemu – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

George Morara Orina – Dublin, Ireland

Abdirashid Salat Abdille – Jakarta, Indonesia

Maurice Odhiambo Makoloo – London, United Kingdom

Joseph Musyoka Masila – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Edwin Afande – Vienna, Austria

Florence Chepngetich Bore – Windhoek, Namibia

New Consul Generals appointed:

Mohamed Ramadhan Ruwange – Arusha, Tanzania

Jayne Jepkorir – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Judy Kiaria Nkumiri – Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Deputy Heads of Mission appointed:

Mohamed Amin Sheikh Nuh – Berlin, Germany

Kipkosgei Toroitich – Kampala, Uganda

Moni Manyange – Kinshasa, DRC

Geoffrey Eyanae Kaituko – Ottawa, Canada

Suleiman Ibrahim Roba – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

David Mwangi Karanja – Seoul, South Korea

This realignment is part of a wider effort to modernise the Foreign Service and ensure that Kenya’s interests are well represented in key global capitals.

The appointments are also expected to improve coordination between Kenya and its international partners in areas such as trade, investment, and regional cooperation.

As the newly nominated envoys await vetting by the National Assembly, attention now turns to how they will help advance Kenya’s diplomatic and economic objectives in their respective postings.