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Republic of Kenya Ministry of Foreign Affairs And REPUBLIC OF KENYA MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE STRATEGIC PLAN 2018/19 – 2022/23 APRIL 2018 i Foreword The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade is mandated to pursue Kenya’s Foreign Policy in accordance with the Constitution of Kenya, with the overarching objective of projecting, promoting and protecting the nation’s interests abroad. Kenya’s Foreign Policy is a tool for pursuing, projecting, promoting and protecting national interests and values across the globe. The underpinning principle of the policy is a strong advocacy for a rule-based international system, environmental sustainability, equitable development and a secure world. This desire and commitment is aptly captured in our vision statement, “A peaceful, prosperous, and globally competitive Kenya” and the mission statement: “To project, promote and protect Kenya’s interests and image globally through innovative diplomacy, and contribute towards a just, peaceful and equitable world”. The overarching goal of this Strategic Plan is to contribute to the country’s development agenda and aspirations under the Kenya Vision 2030, the Third Medium Term Plan and the “Big Four” Agenda on: manufacturing, food and nutrition security, affordable healthcare and affordable housing for Kenyans. We are operating in a period of rapid transition in international relations as exemplified in the unprecedented political and socio-economic dynamism within the global system. A robust and dynamic foreign policy grounded on empirical research and analysis is paramount in addressing the attendant issues presented by globalisation coupled with power shifts towards the newly emerging economies which have redefined the diplomatic landscape. These changing dynamics impose on the Ministry the onerous responsibility of ensuring coherent strategies are developed and deployed to adapt to these global realities while at the same time identifying the corresponding opportunities to enhance Kenya’s global competitiveness in line with the Kenya Vision 2030 and the Third Medium Term Plan. This plan therefore lays a solid foundation in advancing Kenya’s legacy and position in the region and at the global level through effective diplomatic engagement. The changing dynamics in global geopolitics demand constant engagement with Kenya Missions abroad in order to develop strategies for effective engagement with countries within the region to secure and safeguard Kenya’s interests. To this end, the Ministry will institutionalise the regional Ambassadors’ retreats with Kenya’s Envoys in each of the five continents to facilitate constant review of Kenya’s diplomatic posture and to identify unique opportunities to harness, and overcome challenges to realize Kenya Foreign Policy objectives and aspirations. These retreats ii will be augmented by the biennial Ambassadors/High Commissioners Conferences presided over by H.E. the President. At the multilateral level, Kenya has and continues to play a critical role in shaping global environmental agenda, particularly on climate change and sustainable development. Kenya’s commitment to multilateralism and a rule-based international system can be attested to in the hosting of United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) and other UN entities. Kenya will continue to be an active member of regional and multilateral organizations such as the East Africa Community (EAC), Common Market for East and Southern Africa (COMESA), Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN), among others. Kenya’s pan-African agenda is to consolidate Africa’s voice, pursue an African agenda from a common platform and accelerate Africa’s integration, growth and development for shared prosperity. This agenda is well articulated in the Africa Union Vision; Agenda 2063. This is important as Kenya and Africa at large seeks to play a more visible role to influence global decisions including reforms within the UN system and other global organs. In pursuing this objective, we have realigned our foreign policy agenda towards fostering better relations with our immediate neighbours, the rest of the African continent and the world at large. A highly motivated and skilled workforce is a key success factor in any organisation. To successfully implement this Strategic plan, the Ministry will equip the Foreign Service Officers with requisite skill sets, knowledge, competencies and attitudes to not only multitask but to adequately respond to the demands of the 21st Century diplomacy. In this regard, the Ministry has embarked on a comprehensive programmatic review of the Foreign Service Academy to effectively deliver on its mandate of equipping Foreign Service officers with skills and knowledge to ensure effective representation and articulation of Kenya’s Foreign policy. As a Ministry, we are under no illusion that the task before us is daunting but we are equally aware that this task is surmountable, with the collective determination, commitment and proven dynamism of the staff of the Ministry. I wish to emphasize that the strategies outlined in this Plan will no doubt deliver positive and lasting outcomes in our quest to effectively tackle the emerging challenges of the today’s diplomacy and create a just, peaceful and equitable world in line with our vision. Successful implementation of the plan will also be predicated on strengthening collaboration with our partners and building alliances with new ones. We will also expand our diplomatic foot print and strengthen our representation globally in order to engage effectively with the rest of the world. I take this opportunity to thank the Principal Secretary, Amb. Macharia Kamau for ably steering the successful preparation of this Plan. I equally commend all the Ministry staff, both at the Headquarters and in our Diplomatic Missions abroad for working tirelessly to ensure that we have iii a Strategic Plan that meets our goals and aspirations. Lastly and not the least, I wish to thank all our partners and collaborators for the invaluable input towards finalization of this Plan. I am confident that with collective ownership, dedication and team work we shall be able to fully achieve the goals we have spelt out in this Plan and in the successful execution of our mandate. Amb. Monica Juma, DPhil, CBS CABINET SECRETARY iv Preface and Acknowledgements This strategic plan was developed to provide a roadmap for the implementation of the Ministry’s priorities for the next five years. The plan was prepared in line with the Constitution of Kenya, policy objectives of the Kenya Vision 2030 and its Third Medium Term Plan (MTP III 2018/19 - 2022), the ruling party manifesto, the “Big Four” Agenda and other government policies. In order for the Ministry to continue executing its mandate effectively, it is imperative that its policy objectives and priorities are not only aligned to the larger government development agenda but also respond to the challenges experienced during implementation of the preceding plan period as well as the emerging issues that have potential to impact on the Ministry programmes. To ensure this, the preparation of this plan began with a review of the Ministry Strategic Plan 2013/14 – 2017/18, other key government policy documents and the Ambassadors’ regional conferences reports. The review was critical in informing the strategic thrust for the next plan and in identifying programmes and activities that should be rolled over to the current plan period. This strategic plan therefore, not only builds on the successes of implementation of the Ministry Strategic Plan 2013/14 – 2017/18 but also takes cognizance of the challenges experienced during the last five years of its implementation as well as the emerging issues. In this regard, the priority programmes and activities identified for implementation in the next five years have been carefully selected so as to address the challenges encountered previously and respond to the emerging issues while remaining focused to the achievement of Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the “Big Four” Agenda. As a Ministry, our mandate is to articulate Kenya’s Foreign policy with the overarching objective of projecting, promoting and protecting the nation’s interest globally. This Strategic Plan is therefore designed to give fresh impetus and position the Ministry in the plan period, to implement the Kenya’s Foreign Policy priorities to meet the desired outcomes. The Plan aims to facilitate robust and mutually beneficial engagements with both developed and developing countries through both bilateral and multilateral systems. To ensure that these engagements remain focused, the Plan defines the strategic areas around which the Ministry’s objectives and strategies have been derived, namely: Kenya’s Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity, Peace, Security and Stability; Economic Cooperation, International Trade and Investment; Kenya’s Interests Abroad; Diaspora Engagement and Consular Services; Public Diplomacy and Stakeholders’ Engagement; and Policy, Legal and Institutional Capacity. The preparation of this plan commenced in earnest in September 2017. The process was highly consultative and participatory involving relevant stakeholders and partners in the private and public sector. In this regard, I wish to convey my appreciations to all those who contributed to the v development of this
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