Our Embassy Team
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.
Welcome to the Kenya Embassy in Dublin, Ireland
It is my distinct honour to welcome you to the official website of the Kenya Embassy in Dublin. The Embassy was inaugurated in September 2007 and serves as a vital link between Kenya and Ireland.
This website provides accessible information on the services offered by the Embassy, our commitment to delivering professional and proactive support, opportunities for mutually beneficial trade and investment, consular services for the Kenyan diaspora, and key links to the Government of the Republic of Kenya. The Embassy’s Strategic Plan 2023–2027 guides our programmes and activities.
Kenya and Ireland have enjoyed warm and cordial relations since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1979. Ireland reopened its Embassy in Nairobi in 2014, further strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Our excellent relations are rooted in strong historical ties, dating back to the presence of Irish missionaries in Kenya in the early 1900s. Today, collaboration spans diverse areas including trade, agriculture and food security, education, health, tourism, sports, culture, and community development.