Diplomatic Briefing September 2025
Kenya Reaffirms Commitment to Multilateralism, Peace, and Inclusive Development at Diplomatic Briefing
Kenya has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to peace, stability, economic transformation, and multilateral cooperation during a high-level diplomatic briefing hosted by the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, in Nairobi.
The quarterly engagement brought together members of the diplomatic corps, heads of international organizations, and senior government officials, underscoring Kenya’s resolve to foster dialogue, deepen collaboration, and advance shared global interests.
In his keynote address, Dr. Mudavadi welcomed newly accredited envoys assuring them of the government’s support during their tour of duty. He also paid tribute to the late Amb. Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu of South Africa and Amb. Serge Mombouli of Congo, describing them as “distinguished diplomats who dedicated their lives to strengthening Africa’s place in the world.”
The Prime Cabinet Secretary highlighted the approval of Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2025, which provides a refreshed framework for Kenya’s foreign policy. The policy seeks to position Kenya as a stable regional hub, a premier investment destination, an exporter of peace, and a reliable partner in addressing global challenges. The policy is also aligned to Kenya’s commitment to Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformative Agenda (BETA), which seeks to enhance trade promotion, investment growth, and seek for reforms within the international financial system.
On bilateral and multilateral diplomacy, the envoys were apprised on Kenya’s recent engagements, including state visits to the United Kingdom, Spain, China, and Japan, as well as hosting Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in July 2025. Kenya has also actively participated in the Africa-Singapore Ministerial Exchange, the second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, and ongoing political consultations with various states.
Dr. Mudavadi who is also Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs underlined Kenya's commitment to collaborating with partners to create a more just, inclusive, and sustainable global community. The envoys were briefed on Kenya's readiness to host a variety of international events, including the COMESA Summit, UNEA-7, and the historic Africa-France Summit 2026, which would see Kenya become the first non-Francophone African country to co-host the event. Dr Mudavadi reaffirmed Kenya’s democratic credentials, citing the recent swearing-in of IEBC commissioners and the government’s ongoing efforts to uphold human rights, including the establishment of a Panel of Experts to oversee compensation for protest victims.
He emphasized Kenya’s role in fostering regional peace and security in the region through the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and mediation efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kenya has also played a pivotal role in harmonising the Nairobi and Luanda peace processes under the African Union framework. The Prime Cabinet Secretary praised the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) in Haiti for making tangible progress despite challenges, calling for predictable financing and sustained international support.
Echoing this, the Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Korir Sing’oei cautioned that the world is at “a dangerous inflection point,” with cooperation in trade, peace, security, and climate action under threat. He reaffirmed Kenya’s call for reforms in the global financial and governance architecture, stressing that “Kenya would continue to navigate this uncertainty guided by national interests, peace mediation, and advancing Africa’s collective voice.”
Ms. Zainab Bangura, Director-General of the UN Office in Nairobi, lauded Kenya’s steadfast support for multilateralism and described Nairobi as a true hub for international diplomacy. She welcomed the government’s commitment to strengthening the UN’s presence through the Gigiri Master Plan and the planned relocation of UN agency operations to Nairobi.
Kenya also used the occasion to rally support for its international candidatures, notably Prof. Phoebe Okowa, who is running for the post of judge at the International Court of Justice, and Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim Amin, who is running for the INTERPOL Executive Committee.
The Kenyan leaders expressed the Government’s readiness to work with partners in building "a just, inclusive, and sustainable world for present and future generations.”