Deputy President (DP) Kithure Kindiki has said that Kenya’s diplomatic engagement must be sharply aligned with the national development agenda.
Kindiki said that the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) must be projected beyond our borders through trade, investment partnerships, innovation, and the positioning of Kenya as a competitive and credible economic partner.
“The Government recognizes the centrality of our citizens abroad. Our diaspora represents a strategic extension of our national capacity and the protection, dignity, and empowerment of Kenyans overseas is not optional. It is a core obligation,” said the DP.
Speaking in Nairobi during the 19th Ambassadors’ Conference, Kindiki said that Kenya is a stable democracy in a complex region, a leader in renewable energy and climate action, a hub for diplomacy, logistics, and finance, with a population that is dynamic and entrepreneurial.
“Our diplomats should convert these strategic assets into measurable national gain,” he said.
He further highlighted that Kenya remains committed to regional stability, anchored in the understanding that our prosperity is inseparable from that of our neighbours and will continue to play our role consistently, responsibly, and with a clear appreciation of the evolving nature of the threats we face.
“I am honoured to officially close the 19th edition of the Ambassadors’ Conference and I would like to reiterate President William Ruto’s call for clarity of purpose and emphasis on Kenya’s deliberate positioning within a global order that is being reshaped in real time,” said Kindiki.
He urged the Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Permanent Representatives to execute their mandate with focus, discipline, and unwavering commitment to Kenya’s interests.
By Joseph Ng’ang’a
