Political leadership, the State Department for Foreign 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.
Two State Departments sit under the Ministry, each led by a Principal Secretary who is the department’s accounting officer.
Leads the conduct of diplomatic relations, the directorates and the global network of missions.
Leads Kenya’s engagement with the diaspora — welfare and protection abroad, mobilisation of remittances and skills, and delivery of diaspora 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.
Oversees Kenya’s political and diplomatic engagement — bilateral and multilateral relations, treaties, and coordination with the AU, EAC, IGAD and the United Nations.
Accreditation, privileges and ceremonial affairs for the diplomatic corps and visiting dignitaries.
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.
Ambassadors, high commissioners, permanent representatives and consuls general who lead Kenya's missions abroad. A selection is shown here.
