High Commissioner Ernest Rwamucyo on Wednesday June, 4, presented his Letters of Credence to President William Ruto of Kenya, officially accrediting him as Rwanda's High Commissioner to Kenya. He succeeds Ambassador Martin Ngoga, who was recently appointed Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. During the credential ceremony, High Commissioner Rwamucyo reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the longstanding bonds of friendship and cooperation between Rwanda and Kenya. In addition to his duties in Kenya, Rwamucyo also represents Rwanda in Somalia and Eritrea. He serves

High Commissioner Ernest Rwamucyo on Wednesday June, 4, presented his Letters of Credence to President William Ruto of Kenya, officially accrediting him as Rwanda's High Commissioner to Kenya. He succeeds Ambassador Martin Ngoga, who was recently appointed Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. During the credential ceremony, High Commissioner Rwamucyo reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the longstanding bonds of friendship and cooperation between Rwanda and Kenya. In addition to his duties in Kenya, Rwamucyo also represents Rwanda in Somalia and Eritrea. He serves as Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN-Habitat, both headquartered in Nairobi. Prior to his current appointment, Rwamucyo served as Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations since 2023. From 2020 to 2023, he was Rwanda’s Ambassador to Japan, concurrently accredited to Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. Between 2013 and 2020, he served as High Commissioner to India, with concurrent accreditation to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. From 2010 to 2013, he held the position of High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and was also Rwanda’s non-resident Ambassador to Ireland. Earlier in his career, Rwamucyo held various positions at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in New York, including Policy Adviser on the Millennium Development Goals (2007–2010). He also served as Director of Strategic Planning and Poverty Reduction Monitoring at Rwanda’s Ministry of Finance from 2004 to 2006. Rwanda and Kenya have long enjoyed cordial bilateral relations across various sectors. In April 2023, the two countries signed nine agreements aimed at enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

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