The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Kenyan Embassy to the Vatican City, aimed at strengthening diplomatic engagement with the Holy See and enhancing cooperation with Catholic development agencies operating across the country.
The embassy to the Vatican City aims to strengthen Kenya’s engagement with the Holy See, the seat of the Roman Catholic Church, and advance the country’s global, moral, and development diplomacy.
“Cabinet endorsed the establishment of an Embassy of the Republic of Kenya to the Vatican City to strengthen diplomatic engagement with the Holy See and advance Kenya’s global, moral, and development diplomacy,” read part of the dispatch.
The Vatican is a key player in global peace, dialogue, and humanitarian efforts, and a resident embassy will deepen bilateral relations, enhance cooperation in peacebuilding, climate action, and humanitarian initiatives, and strengthen links with its worldwide network of faith-based institutions.
Additionally, the cabinet stated that the move is also expected to bolster partnerships with Catholic development agencies that operate over 7,700 schools and 500 health facilities across Kenya, supporting the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda in areas such as education, healthcare, and social welfare.
“The move will also boost cooperation with Catholic development agencies that run more than 7,700 schools and 500 health facilities in Kenya, supporting the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda through expanded partnerships in education, healthcare, and social welfare,” read part of the dispatch.
The Cabinet also approved new embassies in Copenhagen and Hanoi, which are intended to strengthen bilateral and trade relations, expand Kenya’s global presence, and advance strategic national interests.
With these new missions, Kenya aims to enhance its diplomatic reach, foster stronger international partnerships, and support domestic development goals through global engagement.
