President William Ruto has called on Kenya’s ambassadors and high commissioners to actively support the government’s mission of transforming the country into a first-world economy.
Speaking at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday during the official dispatch of Kenya’s envoys to their respective postings, President Ruto emphasised the crucial role diplomats play in safeguarding national interests and fostering mutually beneficial international relations.
“Those of us serving within the Republic and those of us serving outside Kenya are working collectively towards a common goal of elevating our country to a first-world status,” he said.
Focus on Infrastructure and Development
President Ruto outlined the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s infrastructure as a key pillar in the push towards development. He highlighted the recent Kenya Pipeline Company Initial Public Offering (IPO), which raised Ksh.106 billion in the capital market on Monday.
“The funds raised will be strictly channelled towards mega infrastructure projects that will elevate our country,” he explained, stressing that the money will not be used to pay salaries, debts, or recurrent expenditure.
The President reiterated that this strategic investment in infrastructure is central to achieving Kenya’s ambitious development agenda and attracting further international partnerships.
Envoys Tasked with Strategic Representation
The envoys dispatched include:
- Anthony Mwaniki Muchiri – Türkiye
- Lucy Kiruthu – Thailand
- Henry Wambuma – Burundi
- Catherine Kirumba Karemu – Tanzania
- George Morara Orina – Ireland
- Abdirashid Salat Abdille – Indonesia
- Joseph Musyoka Masila – Saudi Arabia
- Edwin Afande – Austria
- Florence Chepngetich Bore – Namibia
- Mohamed Ramadhan Ruwange – Tanzania
- Judy Kiaria Nkumiri – DR Congo
- Mohamed Amin Sheikh Nuh – Germany
- David Mwangi Karanja – Korea
Also present at the meeting was Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei, who reiterated the ministry’s commitment to supporting Kenya’s foreign missions in promoting trade, diplomacy, and international collaboration.
President Ruto tasked the envoys with ensuring that Kenya’s global image reflects its development ambitions, and called on them to use their diplomatic platforms to attract investment, strengthen bilateral relations, and safeguard national interests.
The dispatch comes as Kenya intensifies efforts to boost its infrastructure and economic growth while positioning itself as a competitive player on the global stage.
