According to the official website of the Embassy of Japan in Kenya, Matsuura Hiroshi serves as Japan’s Ambassador to Kenya. He presented his credentials to President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi, on December 4, 2024, formally assuming his diplomatic responsibilities.
The Japanese Embassy has documented several engagements involving Ambassador Matsuura and Kenyan government officials since his appointment, reflecting ongoing diplomatic relations between the two countries.
In March 2025, for instance, the State Department for Diaspora Affairs reported a meeting between the ambassador and Principal Secretary Roseline K. Njogu. The discussions focused on labor mobility, people-to-people relations, and the exchange of knowledge, skills and technology.
Separately, Kenya’s Ministry of Defense reported that Matsuura met Defense Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru in August 2025. Their discussions included Kenya-Japan defense cooperation.
Senator Sifuna is the elected representative of Nairobi City County in the Senate, according to his official website. He also serves as Deputy Minority Whip in the Senate.
Although the reported meeting with the Japanese ambassador could provide an opportunity for engagement between Kenya's legislative leadership and Japan's diplomatic mission, neither the specific subjects discussed nor any agreements arising from the encounter have been established by the sources reviewed.
Further details are awaited from the senator's office or the Embassy of Japan in Kenya
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