Political leadership, the Ministry of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs, our directorate heads, and the ambassadors and high commissioners who represent Kenya around the world.
Under the Constitution, the President directs Kenya's foreign policy, accredits ambassadors and high commissioners, and represents the Republic in its relations with other states.
Provides overall policy and political leadership of the Ministry, represents Kenya at head-of-state and ministerial level, and is accountable to Parliament and the Cabinet for the conduct of the country's foreign relations.
Leads the conduct of diplomatic relations, the directorates and the global network of missions, and is the accounting officer responsible for delivery of the department's services.
Thematic and roving appointments who advance Kenya's priorities on specific issues and special assignments, complementing the resident heads of mission.
Leads Kenya’s mediation and peace-support engagement in the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes region.
Advances Kenya’s climate diplomacy, including the Africa Climate Summit agenda and global negotiations.
Champions the interests, welfare and investment potential of Kenyans living and working abroad.
Drives Kenya’s digital and technology diplomacy and partnerships on responsible AI and connectivity.
Promotes Kenyan exports, investment inflows and economic partnerships across priority markets.
Undertakes high-level special assignments and representation on behalf of the Republic.
The senior officials who lead the Ministry's functional and regional directorates, translating policy into programmes and services.
Accreditation, privileges and ceremonial affairs for the diplomatic corps and visiting dignitaries.
Bilateral and multilateral relations, treaties, and Kenya’s engagement in regional and global bodies.
Trade, investment and tourism promotion, and commercial support delivered through the missions.
Consular protection, documents, diaspora registration and welfare for Kenyans abroad.
Relations across the African continent and Kenya’s role within the African Union.
Relations with Europe, the United Kingdom and the wider Commonwealth.
International law, agreements and the Ministry’s legal obligations and advice.
Finance, human resources, ICT and strategy across headquarters and missions.
The ambassadors, high commissioners, permanent representatives and consuls general who lead all 75 of Kenya's missions abroad. Names are shown where an appointment has been announced; the rest show the post until a name is confirmed. Filter by region or search, then select a mission to open its page.
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