Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kenya

𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐣𝐢𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐫𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲
President Ruto’s Madaraka Day 2026 address in Wajir highlighted a vision of inclusion, opportunity, and regional leadership. With investments in infrastructure, education, livestock, and connectivity, Northern Kenya is being positioned as a key economic gateway linking Kenya to the Horn of Africa. Read More
https://mfa.go.ke/president-rutos-wajir-address-signals-kenyas-vision-inclusive-development-and-regional-leadership

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐣𝐢𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲
International academic cooperation emerged as a key pillar of Kenya’s foreign policy during the Madaraka Day Celebrations 2026 Education Week in Wajir County, where stakeholders underscored the role of global education partnerships, research collaboration, and skills development in advancing national development and competitiveness in the global economy.

The State Department for Foreign Affairs is participating in the Madaraka Day Celebrations 2026 Education Week, engaging education stakeholders and the local community on Kenya’s foreign policy and its connection to education, innovation, and economic transformation.
Read More: https://mfa.go.ke/international-academic-cooperation-takes-centre-stage-madaraka-day-2026-education-week-wajir-county

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂.𝐒 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚, 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Hon. Musalia Mudavadi has arrived in Seoul, South Korea to attend the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting scheduled for May 31st to 2nd June, 2026.

The summit brings together representatives from 54 African countries and four regional organizations as Seoul seeks to deepen economic ties, diversify supply chains and strengthen cooperation on global challenges.

Kenya will champion stronger cooperation in ICT, education, trade, investment, infrastructure, agriculture, health, climate resilience and digital innovation, while seeking greater market access for Kenyan products in Korea.Read More https://mfa.go.ke/mudavadi-arrives-seoul-ahead-south-korea-african-foreign-ministers-summit

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲: 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.
he State Department for Foreign Affairs today celebrated its Annual Staff Wellness Day at the Kenya Public Service Club in Nairobi.

Led by Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, the Wellness Day brought together staff to reflect on the importance of physical, mental and financial wellbeing in strengthening Kenya’s Foreign Service and enhancing service delivery.

Dr. Mudavadi described the annual wellness initiative as an important institutional tradition that reinforces resilience, cohesion and effectiveness within the Foreign Service. He noted that investing in the wellness and resilience of the workforce remains critical in strengthening Kenya’s diplomatic service and advancing national interests across the world.

“Work-related stress often manifests silently, affecting individuals who continue to serve with dedication despite personal challenges,” he observed.

He encouraged staff to fully utilize available counselling and psychosocial support services while fostering a workplace culture that promotes openness, empathy and mutual support.

“Even a simple conversation or act of empathy can make a meaningful difference in strengthening resilience within the workplace,” he said.

Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing’Oei, also encouraged staff to make use of the office wellness programmes and support systems established to help address work-related challenges. He urged officers to reflect on the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance for efficient and effective service delivery.

Dr. Sing’Oei also recognized and awarded retirees who concluded their service under the State Department for Foreign Affairs, applauding them for their dedication and invaluable contributions toward advancing the Ministry’s mandate and achieving its goals.

KENYA FLAGS OFF ICT TALENT TEAM FOR GLOBAL COMPETITION IN CHINA

The Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs H.E. Musalia Mudavadi officially flagged off 12 outstanding students and lecturers who will represent Kenya at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 Global Final in Shenzhen, China.

The Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 attracted more than 220,000 participants from over 2,000 universities and colleges across 100 countries and regions, making it one of the world’s largest platforms for nurturing ICT talent.

From the Southern Africa region, Kenya emerged strongly, securing three top positions and qualifying three teams for the global finals—underscoring the country’s growing reputation in ICT innovation and digital skills development. Read More https://mfa.go.ke/kenya-flags-ict-talent-team-global-competition-china

FOREIGN SERVICE ACADEMY COMMENCE PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING

The Foreign Service Academy has commenced a three-week pre-departure training programme for newly posted Heads of Missions and Foreign Service Officers ahead of their deployment to various Kenyan diplomatic missions abroad.
During the opening ceremony, Acting Director-General Ambassador Patrick Wamoto urged the officers to remain adaptive, strategic, and results-oriented, noting that they are being deployed at a time when diplomacy has become increasingly complex in a rapidly evolving global environment marked by shifting geopolitical alliances, intensified competition among major powers, and growing pressure on the rules-based international order. .

Ambassador Wamoto said the quality of a country’s diplomacy directly determines the quality of its national outcomes, stressing that modern diplomacy must move beyond representation and focus on delivering tangible benefits for Kenya citizens Read More https://mfa.go.ke/foreign-service-academy-starts-pre-deployment-training-diplomats

𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐤𝐡𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐭𝐨’𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 🇰🇪🇰🇿
President William Ruto and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reaffirmed Kenya-Kazakhstan ties following President Ruto’s historic State Visit to Kazakhstan.

The visit saw the signing of key MoUs on trade, transport, mining, ICT, tourism, space technology and investment, alongside plans to establish a Kenya-Kazakhstan Business Council to boost trade and private sector collaboration. Read more https://mfa.go.ke/kenya-kazakhstan-bilateral-relations-deepen-during-he-president-rutos-state-visit-kazakhstan

𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Amb. Kiptiness Lindsay received the EAC flag during the official opening of the 14th EAC Armed Forces Command Post Exercise (CPX) named USHIRIKIANO IMARA 2026, currently underway in Nairobi, where he will serve as Head of Mission. The Command Post Exercise brings together participants from five EAC Member States comprising of the Republic of Burundi,the Federal Republic of Somalia,the Republic of Rwanda,the Republic of Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania

Amb. Kiptiness received the flag from Kenya’s Vice Chief of the Defence Forces, Lieutenant General John Omenda. The symbolic handover signifies unity, cooperation and the shared commitment of EAC Partner States to safeguarding regional peace and stability.

The exercise has brought together military, police and civilian components from across the region to strengthen preparedness and enhance joint operational capabilities in Peace Support Operations, Counter Terrorism, Counter Piracy and Disaster Management through coordinated training, command post drills and scenario-based simulations.

Speaking during the opening ceremony, EAC Deputy Secretary General Aguer Ariik Malueth said peace, security and unity remain fundamental pillars for the success and integration of the East African Community.

Lieutenant General John Omenda reaffirmed the importance of collective security and regional collaboration in advancing peace, stability and resilience across the region.

During a reception held for participants of the exercise, Ambassador Kiptiness called on EAC member states to continue strengthening unity, cooperation and collective preparedness in addressing emerging threats, disasters and security challenges that may undermine regional peace and stability.

𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚, 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡
Officials from the University of Kabianga led by Council Chairperson Prof. Monari Mwebi and Vice Chancellor Prof. Erick Koech have held discussions with the management of the Foreign Service Academy led by Director General Amb. Patrick Wamoto and the Chairperson of the Foreign Service Academy Council Prof.Patrick Maluki.

The discussions focused on strengthening institutional collaboration in research, diplomacy training, academic exchange, and capacity building.

Both institutions explored opportunities for joint research initiatives aimed at advancing knowledge in international relations, foreign policy studies, and diplomatic practice, with a view to strengthening Kenya’s foreign service expertise and enhancing global engagement.

📜 𝐓𝐡𝐞 #𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
On 12th May 2026, African nations and the French Republic adopted the Nairobi Declaration at the Africa Forward Summit — a comprehensive framework spanning eleven pillars of cooperation, including peace and security, sustainable agriculture, resilient health systems, green industrialisation, the blue economy, digital transformation and artificial intelligence, and reform of the international financial architecture.

Grounded in the principles of mutual respect, sovereignty, and co-development, the affirms Africa as a full partner in production, innovation and global economic leadership.

Kenya is proud to have hosted this historic moment in defining Africa's future.
Read the full Declaration here:https://mfa.go.ke/node/659: https://mfa.go.ke/node/659