President William Ruto has significantly restructured Kenya’s Foreign Service, appointing new ambassadors, high commissioners, and consuls general to enhance diplomatic performance and service delivery.

• The executive action was announced on August 15, 2025, aiming to realign Kenya’s representation abroad under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
• Notable appointments include Amb Galma Mukhe Boru to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and former Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore as Ambassador to Windhoek, Namibia.
• The nominations have been forwarded to the National Assembly for vetting and approval, showcasing a major reshuffle of diplomatic personnel.

President William Ruto has nominated John Cox Lorionokou as the new Registrar of Political Parties and Agatha Wanjiku Wahome as the Assistant Registrar. Additionally, Claris Awuor Onganga has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).

• This follows Duncan Ojwang's decision to turn down the KNCHR role due to personal reasons and a perceived conflict of interest.
• Ojwang was initially nominated on August 5, after the previous chairperson, Roseline Odhiambo Odede's death.
• The names have been forwarded to the National Assembly for consideration and approval, announced on Friday, August 15, 2025.