President William Ruto hosted a farewell event for Ghana’s High Commissioner to Kenya, His Excellency Damptey Bediako Asare, at the State House in Nairobi, marking the end of his diplomatic tenure. President Ruto emphasized the strong Kenya-Ghana relations, highlighting growth in trade, investment, and cultural exchanges during Ambassador Asare's time in office.

• High Commissioner Damptey Bediako Asare officially leaves his post after serving since September 2021.
• He also served as Ghana's Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN-Habitat, both headquartered in Nairobi.
• The departure coincides with that of Neil Wigan, the British High Commissioner to Kenya, who is also leaving at the end of August after a two-year tenure.