President William Ruto has launched one of the most extensive diplomatic shake-ups in Kenya’s recent history, nominating a fresh team of Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Consul Generals, and Deputy Heads of Mission to serve in strategic postings across the globe. The move, announced on Friday, August 15, 2025, is aimed at revitalizing Kenya’s foreign policy machinery, boosting global partnerships, and aligning diplomatic efforts with the administration’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
According to State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, the nominations blend seasoned career diplomats with new political appointees, a strategy designed to inject fresh energy, diverse expertise, and renewed focus into Kenya’s diplomatic missions. The nominees will now face the National Assembly’s vetting and approval process, as required by Article 132 (2) (e) of the Constitution of Kenya, before taking up their new assignments.
Among the high-profile appointments, Ambassador Maurice Odhiambo Makoloo, formerly serving in Vienna, has been nominated as the new High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, replacing Catherine Kirumba Karemu, who now heads to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In another key change, Ambassador Galma Mukhe Boru, who was Kenya’s first envoy to Jakarta, will take up the critical post in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — the diplomatic hub of the African Union replacing George Morara Orina, now reassigned to Dublin, Ireland.
Several other significant postings were announced. Ambassador Anthony Mwaniki Muchiri will represent Kenya in Ankara, Turkey, succeeding a previous administration appointee, Leonard Boiyo. Ambassador Lucy Kiruthu, formerly Deputy Director General at the Foreign Office in charge of research and policy analysis, will now head to Bangkok, Thailand. Political appointee Abdirashid Salat Abdille will lead the embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, while Ambassador Joseph Musyoka Masila, formerly Director for Economic and Commercial Affairs, takes charge of the mission in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Veteran diplomat Edwin Afande is named as Vienna’s new permanent representative, and former Cabinet Secretary Florence Chepngetich Bore will serve as Ambassador to Windhoek, Namibia.
The President also nominated new Consul Generals to key international trade and cooperation hubs. Jayne Jepkorir has been tapped for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, while Judy Kiaria Nkumiri will take up the post in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. Mohamed Ramadhan Ruwange, who previously served in Saudi Arabia, will now be based in Arusha, Tanzania, as Consul General.
In addition, several appointments were made to the Deputy Head of Mission positions in vital diplomatic capitals. These include Mohamed Amin Sheikh Nuh in Berlin, Germany; David Mwangi Karanja in Seoul, South Korea; Ambassador Geoffrey Eyanae Kaituko in Ottawa, Canada; Ambassador Kipkosgei Toroitich in Kampala, Uganda; Ambassador Moni Manyange in Kinshasa, DRC; and Ambassador Suleiman Ibrahim Roba in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This sweeping realignment of Kenya’s diplomatic corps underscores President Ruto’s commitment to a foreign policy that is proactive, strategic, and closely tied to national development objectives. By placing trusted envoys in positions of influence, the administration aims to enhance Kenya’s presence in global decision-making platforms, secure stronger bilateral and multilateral agreements, attract foreign investment, and create economic opportunities that resonate with the BETA agenda.
Once approved, the newly appointed envoys will represent Kenya’s interests abroad, strengthen diplomatic alliances, promote trade and investment, and advance the country’s role as a key regional and global player. This reshuffle marks a decisive step in positioning Kenya for greater influence on the world stage while ensuring its diplomatic missions deliver tangible benefits for citizens at home.
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