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About Ambassador George Morara Orina, MBS

H.E. Ambassador George Morara Orina, MBS, assumed office as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kenya to Ireland on 27 January 2026.

A career diplomat and public servant since 1997, Ambassador Orina has held senior positions in the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs and served in several Kenyan missions abroad, including New York, Nairobi (UNEP), Addis Ababa, and now Dublin. His previous posting was as Kenya’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, with concurrent accreditation as Permanent Representative to the African Union and UNECA.

Over the years, he has risen through the ranks from Assistant Secretary to Director-General, overseeing Africa, UN and Multilateral Affairs, and Bilateral and Political Affairs. He also served as Deputy Head of Mission at the Kenya Embassy in Ethiopia.

Ambassador Orina brings extensive experience in diplomacy, public policy, strategic leadership, quality management, communication, and administration. He is deeply committed to advancing Kenya’s interests by fostering strategic partnerships with Ireland in tourism, trade, and investment, while strengthening historic people‑to‑people ties. He is also a strong advocate for the rights and welfare of the Kenyan diaspora.