Kenya’s first US Ambassador, UN envoy Burudi Nabwera dies

Burudi Nabwera, Kenya’s first ambassador to the United States and the country’s first Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to diplomacy, governance, and public service. Nabwera, who also served as a Cabinet minister and became the first Member of Parliament for Lugari Constituency after its creation in 1988, is remembered for his significant contributions to Kenya’s diplomatic relations and domestic political leadership.

Tributes from both the private and public sectors highlight his invaluable impact on the nation’s history, with former Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo recalling his leadership at Nzoia Sugar Company and Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya praising his enduring influence on Kenya’s diplomatic relations and governance.

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