The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appreciated the efforts of Kenyans who have been recognized for different positions internationally.
The most recent is DCI George Kinoti's election as a delegate for Africa in the INTERPOL Executive committee during elections held in Istanbul Turkey.
This came a few weeks after the Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai was elected to serve as President of the AFRIPOL General Assembly.
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Macharia Kamau said he was happy with the progress of Kenyan candidatures.
"I commend our Missions abroad and the staff at MFA headquarters for the continued coordination in the lobbying efforts, “Kamau said.
Macharia noted that this improvement is a good sign of a growing sphere of influence.
A press release from the Ministry noted that the recent wins by Mutyambai and Kinoti is an indication of good inter-country relations.
"An indication that provides the two an opportunity to work with their counterparts in the fight against cross-border crimes," the release reads.
Another win was the election of Phoebe Okowa to the International Law Commission on November 12th.
Okowa becomes the first African woman elected to serve on the commission.
The release further states other successful bids including the re-election of Ali Kaka as regional Councilor for Africa in the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Also, the election of Prof. Ludeki Chweya as President African management development Institutes Network.
Allan Emodoka Azegele was also elected Vice-Chair of the CODEX Alimentarius Commission.
The Commission supervises internationally recognized standards, codes of practice, guidelines, and other recommendations published by the Food and Agriculture Organization.
A few years ago Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs established the Office of International Jobs and Special Assignments.
The office sought to coordinate with Missions abroad on lobbying strategies for Kenyans seeking election or appointment to international bodies.
The jobs uptake comes at a time Kenya is at the center of decision-making at the United Nations.
Kenya successfully bid for membership of the United Nations Security Council.
In October this year, Kenya held the Presidency of the Council and made major strides by bringing to the fore key international security issues.
This year Kenya was elected into various UNESCO committees including the legal committee and International Committee for physical education and sports.
Kenya was also elected to the Administrative Council of the Pan African Postal Union and re-elected to the Council of Administration and Postal Operations Council, Universal Posta Union.
