President William Ruto has called on Kenya’s newly dispatched envoys to play a central role in advancing the country’s economic transformation agenda, urging them to actively promote national interests and strengthen mutually beneficial international partnerships.
Speaking at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday during a meeting to officially dispatch ambassadors, high commissioners, and consuls-general to their respective stations, Ruto said Kenya’s development ambitions require coordinated efforts both at home and abroad.
“Those of us serving within the Republic and those of us serving outside Kenya are working collectively towards a common goal of elevating our country to a first-world status,” the President said.
He underscored the importance of diplomacy in driving economic growth, noting that Kenya’s foreign missions must align their work with the government’s broader development priorities.
Ruto urged the envoys to safeguard Kenya’s national interests while fostering strategic partnerships that attract investment, expand trade, and support sustainable development.
The President said the government has rolled out a robust infrastructure framework to underpin the transition to a first-world economy, describing infrastructure development as a key pillar of the administration’s economic strategy.
He revealed that the government had taken a major step by accessing the capital markets to raise funds for large-scale projects.
Ruto said the government on Monday moved to raise Sh106 billion through the Kenya Pipeline Company Initial Public Offering, adding that the funds are expected to be fully raised within a month.
“This money is going to be dedicated to the development of infrastructure that is going to lift our country to the next level,” he said.
He emphasized that the funds will be ring-fenced for development and will not be used to service debt, pay salaries, or finance recurrent expenditure.
According to the President, the targeted infrastructure investments are expected to enhance productivity, improve connectivity, and support long-term economic growth.
The meeting brought together a number of envoys who are set to represent Kenya in key diplomatic postings across the world.
Those dispatched included Anthony Mwaniki Muchiri (Türkiye), Lucy Kiruthu (Thailand), Henry Wambuma (Burundi), Catherine Kirumba Karemu (Tanzania), George Morara Orina (Ireland), Abdirashid Salat Abdille (Indonesia) and Joseph Musyoka Masila (Saudi Arabia).
Also present were Edwin Afande, who will serve in Austria, Florence Chepngetich Bore (Namibia), Mohamed Ramadhan Ruwange (Tanzania), Judy Kiaria Nkumiri (Democratic Republic of Congo), Mohamed Amin Sheikh Nuh (Germany) and David Mwangi Karanja (Korea).
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei attended the meeting, which marked the formal dispatch of the envoys to their new assignments.
President Ruto urged the diplomats to represent Kenya with integrity and commitment, saying their role would be critical in supporting the country’s economic ambitions on the global stage.
