President William Ruto has made major changes to Kenya’s Foreign Service, appointing new ambassadors, high commissioners, consuls general, and deputy heads of mission.
The move, announced on Friday, August 15, 2025, aims to improve diplomatic performance and strengthen service delivery.
State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said the changes are part of the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, which seeks to realign Kenya’s representation abroad for greater efficiency.
According to him, the appointments will ensure that the country’s missions work better in advancing national interests.
New faces and familiar names
Among the key nominees are Galma Mukhe Boru to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Anthony Mwaniki Muchiri to Ankara, Turkey, Lucy Kiruthu to Bangkok, Thailand, and George Morara Orina to Dublin, Ireland.
Former Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore, who served in Ruto’s first Cabinet before her dismissal in July 2024, has been named Ambassador to Windhoek, Namibia.
Also, Bore previously represented Kericho County as Woman Representative between 2017 and 2022.
Other appointees include Abdirashid Salat Abdille to Jakarta, Indonesia, Mohamed Ramadhan Ruwange as Consul General to Arusha, Tanzania, and Maurice Odhiambo Makoloo to London, United Kingdom.
Jayne Jepkorir has been appointed Consul General to Dubai, UAE, while David Mwangi Karanja will serve as Deputy Head of Mission to Seoul, Korea.
Reshuffles and departures
The shake-up has also seen experienced diplomats reassigned. Anthony Mwaniki Muchiri will move to Ankara, Turkey, while George Morara Orina heads to Dublin, Ireland. Joseph Musyoka Masila will take up a posting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Kipkosgei Toroitch has been transferred to Kampala, Uganda, and Lucy Kiruthu will now be stationed in Bangkok, Thailand.
While the changes open new opportunities for some, they also mean the end of service for others whose positions have been replaced. The nominations have been sent to the National Assembly for vetting and approval, as required by law.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the new line-up will help Kenya respond to emerging diplomatic challenges, enhance economic partnerships, and improve services for citizens abroad.
