Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Dr. Musalia Mudavadi has urged newly appointed High Commissioners Ambassadors and consul generals to uphold integrity, professionalism, and patriotism as they take up their diplomatic assignments abroad.
Dr. Mudavadi spoke during a graduation ceremony at his Railway Headquarters offices, where he presented certificates to the envoys who had successfully completed their pre-departure training ahead of deployment to various missions.
He congratulated them on their appointment by President William Ruto, describing the opportunity to represent Kenya overseas as both an honour and a responsibility.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary called on the envoys to familiarize themselves with Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2025, which outlines Kenya’s contemporary foreign policy and strategic direction. He said a sound understanding of the document would enable them to align their diplomatic efforts with national priorities.
He further urged the envoys to give strong attention to trade diplomacy, describing it as the cornerstone of Kenya’s international engagement and a key driver of economic growth.
Dr. Mudavadi noted that Kenya’s youthful population presents both an opportunity and a challenge, with unemployment levels requiring innovative diplomatic efforts to attract investment and create jobs.
He reminded the envoys that diplomacy must remain people-centered, saying they are not alien to citizens and must therefore engage with Kenyans at home and abroad to make foreign policy more inclusive and responsive to public needs.
Mr. Mudavadi also encouraged the diplomats to base their work on credible data and statistics to ensure informed and effective decision-making.
He commended the Foreign Service Academy and its facilitators for delivering a well-structured programme that prepared the envoys for their new responsibilities, stressing that they carry the trust of 56 million Kenyans and must serve with humility, wisdom, and dedication.
Dr. Mudavadi further announced that the Cabinet had this morning approved the opening of new Kenyan diplomatic missions in Denmark, Vietnam, and the Vatican, a move aimed at deepening Kenya’s bilateral and multilateral engagement in strategic regions.
Acting Foreign Service Academy Director-General Amb. Patrick Wamoto said the training had equipped the diplomats with the knowledge and skills required to advance Kenya’s foreign policy, economic diplomacy, diaspora engagement, and climate change agenda. He added that the comprehensive programme was designed to prepare the envoys for the complex demands of diplomatic service and reminded them that their conduct and decisions would directly reflect on the country’s reputation and influence globally.
