Ruto Overhauls Foreign Service in Major Shake-Up
The nominations are pending parliamentary approval...
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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.
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President Ruto Nominates New Officials and Overhauls Foreign Service - August 2025
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). In a separate major shake-up, President Ruto significantly restructured Kenya’s Foreign Service. This overhaul involved appointing new ambassadors, high commissioners, and consuls general. The objective of the restructuring is to enhance diplomatic performance and service delivery.
