State House said the changes take immediate effect. President William Ruto has approved changes within Kenya’s diplomatic service following the completion of terms by several ambassadors, creating vacancies in key foreign missions. Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has been appointed Kenya’s High Commissioner to Kampala, Uganda, while former Kisii County Deputy Governor Joash Maangi has been posted to Brussels as Ambassador to Belgium and the European Union. In an announcement made on Wednesday, January 21, the Head of State reassigned two serving Heads of Mission to new postings as part of the changes. State House said the reassignments take effect immediately, as the government seeks to strengthen Kenya’s diplomatic representation and advance its foreign policy priorities.

Source: Standard Digital January 21, 2026 20:35 UTC