Kenya Set To Establish New Embassies In Vatican City, Vietnam
At its meeting on Tuesday, November 11, the Cabinet approved the opening of three embassies: one in Vatican City, one in Copenhagen, Denmark, and one in Hanoi.
According to a news release published during the meeting, the embassy in Vatican City aims to improve diplomatic relations with the Holy See while also promoting Kenya’s global, moral, and developmental diplomacy.
The Vatican City is the world’s smallest country by land size, as an independent city-state located wholly within Rome, Italy.
It serves as the spiritual and administrative headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and is a non-member observer state in the United Nations.
“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,” the statement read.
“The Vatican City, home to the Holy See and the seat of the Roman Catholic Church, holds significant influence in global peace, dialogue, and humanitarian affairs.”
Aside from that, the Cabinet stated that the decision would strengthen bilateral relations, increase collaboration in peacekeeping, climate action, humanitarian projects, and interaction with the Vatican’s global network of faith-based organizations.
NEW: Kenya has announced plans to open a resident embassy in the Vatican City, a move aimed at strengthening ties with the Holy See & advancing what officials describe as the country’s “global, moral, and development diplomacy.” pic.twitter.com/vph4G7ai3H
— Mwangi (@MwangiMaina_) November 11, 2025
It featured Catholic development agencies that operate over 7,700 schools and 500 health institutions in Kenya.
In addition, we will support the Kenya Kwanza administration’s goal through expanding partnerships in education, healthcare, and social welfare.
The other two embassies, in Denmark and Vietnam, will help Kenya expand its diplomatic footprint, enhance bilateral and trade connections, and advance the country’s strategic objectives around the world.
Kenya boosted its diplomatic reach in April, when it officially purchased the Kenya High Commission building in London after years of renting.
Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi verified the news during his visit to the commission in London on April 16.
“During my visit to the Kenya High Commission in London, I shared the exciting news with the staff: after decades of leasing, the Government of Kenya has officially acquired the building,” Mudavadi announced.
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He also stated that efforts were ongoing by the Kenyan government to give the structure a new Kenyan appearance.
The government had attempted to acquire the building since October 2021, when the lease expired.
The Treasury had previously earmarked Ksh1.74 billion to purchase the freehold structure, which has a total floor area of at least 9,000-12,000 square feet.
However, the acquisition project halted when the department requested more funds.
Kenya Set To Establish New Embassies In Vatican City, Vietnam
