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The DG Foreign Service Academy was honoured to represent the Academy during a consultative on sessional paper No. 1 of 2025 on Kenya’s foreign policy 2024. The high-level meeting between brought together the ministry of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs and the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee for Defense & Foreign Relations.…

A two-week induction course has commenced at the Foreign Service Academy for all officers who were recently posted to Kenya’s diplomatic missions abroad. While opening the training programme, the Acting Director General Amb. Paul Ndung’u reiterated the importance of the induction to the participants by emphasizing that the main aim…

Closure of Induction Course for Newly Appointed Ambassadors, Consul-General, and Senior Diplomats.The Foreign Service Academy (FSA) today concluded an induction course for newly appointed Ambassadors, Consul General, and senior diplomats who are preparing to take up their assignments at various diplomatic missions abroad. This program aims to prepare them for…

The East African Standby Force (EASF) Roster Verification Exercise was officially launched in Nairobi, Kenya on 27th January, 2025,  marking a significant step towards enhancing the readiness of the EASF in supporting peace operations in the East African region. The Exercise, organized by EASF Secretariat was declared open by the…

As the country celebrates 60 years of diplomatic excellence, the Foreign Service Academy has unveiled a transformative curriculum designed to prepare Kenyan diplomats for the dynamic and complex realities of the 21st Century. This bold initiative aligns with Kenya’s strategic objectives of enhancing its global leadership, deepening regional integration, and…

In a move that marks a new chapter in Kenya’s diplomatic training landscape, the Foreign Service Academy officially inaugurated its new training rooms, underscoring its commitment to excellence in diplomatic training. These facilities are designed to cater to the dynamic needs of Foreign Service, offering an environment that fosters interactive…

Language is not merely a tool for communication but a bridge to understanding and collaboration. For a diplomat, proficiency in multiple languages not only facilitates direct engagement with diverse stakeholders but also conveys respect and cultural awareness. It is therefore every country’s desire to have a critical mass of Foreign…

For nearly two decades now, the Foreign Service Academy (FSA) has played a pivotal role as the National Focal Point for capacity-building efforts for the civilian component of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF). This partnership has empowered hundreds of Kenyan civilians with the skills and expertise needed for deployment…