- Former Health CS Susan Nakhumicha Wafula picked as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to UN-Habitat.
- Ex-Sports PS Eng. Peter Tum nominated as Ambassador to Kinshasa, DRC.
- Other appointees include envoys to China, Tanzania, Belgium, and Italy.
- Nominations aim to bolster Kenya’s global diplomatic footprint.
- National Assembly to vet nominees before official appointments.
President William Ruto has unveiled a fresh lineup of envoys in a move aimed at reinforcing Kenya’s diplomatic influence abroad. The nominations, made under Article 132(2)(e) of the Constitution, cover various ambassadorial, consular, and deputy mission head positions.
Key Appointments
Among the notable picks, former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha Wafula has been nominated as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the UN-Habitat in Nairobi. Meanwhile, former Sports Principal Secretary Eng. Peter Tum is set to take up the role of Ambassador to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Other key nominees include:
James Buyekane Muhati – Consul-General, Guangzhou, China
Abdi Dubat Fidhow – Consul-General, Arusha, Tanzania
Alfred K’Ombudo Ombudo – Deputy Head of Mission, Brussels, Belgium
Geoffrey Eyanae Kaituko – Deputy Head of Mission, Rome, Italy
Strengthening Foreign Relations
This latest diplomatic reshuffle is part of the government’s broader strategy to enhance Kenya’s presence on the global stage. The new appointees will be tasked with deepening trade ties, attracting investment, and fostering stronger bilateral relations in their respective regions.
Before assuming office, the nominees will face parliamentary vetting by the National Assembly. If approved, they will play a pivotal role in shaping Kenya’s diplomatic engagements and advancing national interests worldwide.
