President William Ruto is set to address the 19th Ambassadors’ Conference in Nairobi, focusing on Kenya's diplomatic strategy in a changing world.

• The conference theme is "Advancing Kenya’s Interests in a Rapidly Evolving Geopolitical Landscape."
• Key attendees include Kenya's Heads of Mission, Deputies, Consuls-General, and senior officers.
• The three-day event, which began on Friday, aims to align diplomatic engagements with national development priorities and strengthen international relations.

President William Ruto has announced a significant reduction in passport processing times, stating that applications for those seeking jobs abroad can now be completed within 72 hours.

• The new passport processing time is between 2-3 days for individuals with confirmed employment abroad.
• President William Ruto made the announcement at the Ambassadors and High Commissioners' Conference on Saturday, March 28.
• Despite the announcement, current checks on the eCitizen portal indicate longer processing times of 10 or 5 working days, and some applicants still face delays in booking biometric appointments.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced a 30-day Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) drive, commencing on March 30, 2026, and concluding on April 28, 2026.

• The registration will be accessible daily across the country at Huduma Centres, county assembly wards, universities, and IEBC constituency offices.
• Key figures include IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon and Principal Secretary for Immigration, Belio Kipsang.
• In a related development, PS Belio Kipsang urged Kenyans to collect approximately 460,000 uncollected national identity cards, highlighting a backlog of over 1.6 million processed IDs in the last six months.

President William Ruto has urged Kenyan ambassadors and high commissioners to adopt an "aggressive diplomacy" approach to attract foreign investment and position Kenya as a leading global partner.

• The President called for a coordinated government strategy to drive Kenya’s international agenda at the 19th Ambassadors and High Commissioners Conference in Nairobi.
• Kenya aims not only to attract investors but also to play a key role in shaping global economic and development conversations, leveraging its role as Chair of COMESA and a leading voice on climate action.
• Significant progress includes a robust database of 7.2 million farmers and ongoing negotiations for duty-free access to the Chinese market for agricultural products.

President William Ruto has urged Kenyan diplomats to prioritize the nation's interests in their foreign engagements. He emphasized the importance of representing Kenya with integrity and purpose during the 19th Ambassadors’ Conference.

• The president highlighted Kenya's stronger global position, citing economic reforms that averted a projected debt default, with GDP at approximately $136 billion and annual growth averaging 5 percent.
• Key figures involved include President William Ruto and Kenyan ambassadors, high commissioners, and consuls-general.
• Notable economic indicators presented include a decrease in inflation to about 4.3 percent from 9.6 percent, and a 15 percent rise in foreign direct investment in 2025, surpassing $2 billion.