President William Ruto has nominated Kosiom Frank Ole Kibelekenya as Kenya’s Ambassador to Denmark, opening a new diplomatic mission in Copenhagen.
The appointment, approved by the Cabinet, marks Kenya’s first full ambassadorial posting to Denmark. The nomination has now been sent to the National Assembly for vetting and approval.
At the same time, the President announced a series of deputy ambassador appointments to strengthen existing missions.
Elias Bare Shill has been named Deputy Ambassador to Mogadishu, Somalia. Ambassador Dr Joseph Warui has been redeployed to Moscow, Russia, also as a deputy envoy.
Both will serve under Ambassador Kubai Iringo, also known as Kubai Kiringo, who has represented Kenya in Somalia since early 2024 and continues in office through 2025–2026.
In Tanzania, Ambassador Mohammed Hussein Nur has been appointed Deputy Ambassador in Dar es Salaam. He will deputise Ambassador Isaac Njenga.
The changes were announced under Presidential Action No. IV of 2026. The statement was issued on Friday, February 6, 2026, by Felix K. Koskei, the Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service.
“These are fresh appointments where no sitting envoys were in place,” the notice said, signalling a renewed push to fill gaps in Kenya’s diplomatic presence.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the latest nominations bring Kenya’s diplomatic footprint to 72 countries worldwide.
Officials say the move reflects a growing focus on trade, security cooperation and political engagement across Europe, Africa and Eurasia.
As required by law, the ambassadorial nomination to Denmark will only take effect after parliamentary approval.
