President William Ruto officially received Letters of Credence from three new ambassadors to Kenya at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday.

• The new envoys represent Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Namibia.
• Key figures present included Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
• President Ruto welcomed the ambassadors and expressed a desire to deepen cooperation for mutual benefit.

Kenya is actively campaigning to secure a judgeship for its Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung’u at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

• President William Ruto led a high-level meeting supporting Justice Ndung’u’s bid.
• Justice Njoki Ndung’u, a long-serving judge, is recognized for her contributions to Kenyan and international law.
• Her success would significantly increase Kenya’s influence in global justice matters at the ICC in The Hague.

President William Ruto bid farewell to outgoing National Security Advisor Ambassador Monica Juma on Wednesday as she prepares to assume new leadership positions at the United Nations.

• Ambassador Juma will serve as Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna.
• The farewell ceremony took place at State House, Nairobi.
• President Ruto lauded Ambassador Juma's years of dedicated public service, deep expertise, and strong negotiation skills.

President William Ruto formally bid farewell to Kenya’s outgoing National Security Advisor, Ambassador Monica Juma, on May 6, 2026, as she takes up significant leadership roles at the United Nations.

• Ambassador Monica Juma has been appointed Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna.
• Key individuals involved include President William Ruto, Ambassador Monica Juma, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
• President Ruto lauded Juma's "distinguished public service," emphasizing her expertise in security, diplomacy, and public administration, and expressed confidence in her ability to excel on the global stage.