Ruto receives credentials from 8 ambassadorial envoys
By Aloys Michael, September 10, 2025President William Ruto has officially received letters of credence from eight newly appointed ambassadors to Kenya.
The diplomatic event took place on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the State House, Nairobi. The presentation of credentials is a formal tradition that signifies the start of an ambassador’s official duties in Kenya.
This event follows a similar ceremony held a week earlier, on September 3, 2025, during which the Head of State accepted credentials from nine other envoys.
Convoys who presented their credentials during the latest ceremony include Farid Ouahid Dahmane, People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria; Katalin Nyirati, Hungarian People’s Republic; Catherine Moe, Kingdom of Norway; Yurii Tokar, People’s Republic of Ukraine; Gisele Fernandez Ludlow, Republic of Mexico; Hatem Yousri Hosni, Arab Republic of Egypt; Kristina Radej, Republic of Slovenia; and Abdusalom Khatamov, Republic of Uzbekistan.
Addressing the envoys, Ruto said he welcomed the convoys, assuring them of Kenya’s commitment to strengthening the ties between the nations in areas such as climate change, education, and major project partnerships.
“I, William Samoei Ruto, do accept your letters of credence and authorise you to pursue the interests of your government within the territory of Kenya by fostering the bond of friendship and promoting to the widest possible extent within the law the aspirations of the peoples of our nations,” Ruto said.
The event was attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and other senior government officials, alongside representatives from the respective embassies.
By tradition, an ambassador presents their letter of credence, official documentation from their head of state, to the host country’s president in a formal ceremony. This act marks the beginning of their diplomatic posting and enables them to fully assume their duties in the host country.
The event also came days after announcing a significant realignment in the Foreign Service, nominating and redeploying 20 diplomats to strategic positions worldwide.
State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed emphasised that these nominations are now before the National Assembly for vetting and approval, marking an important step in strengthening Kenya’s diplomatic footprint.
This reshuffle is expected to inject fresh energy into Kenya’s foreign relations and support the President’s broader agenda for economic and social transformation through enhanced international cooperation.