Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya
The Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya is the permanent representative of the Holy See (i.e. the Pope as subject of international law) to the Government of the Republic of Kenya .
History of the Nunciature
Diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the Republic of Kenya began in 1965. The apostolic nuncio has the rank of ambassador. The nunciature is located in the capital Nairobi .
Directory of the Nuncio in Kenya
- Guido del Mestri (1965-1967)
- Pierluigi Sartorelli (November 9, 1967 - January 16, 1976)
- Agostino Cacciavillan (January 17, 1976 - May 9, 1981)
- Giuseppe Ferraioli (July 21, 1981-1982)
- Clemente Faccani (June 27, 1983 - December 31, 1995)
- Giovanni Tonucci (March 9, 1996 - October 16, 2004)
- Alain Lebeaupin (January 14, 2005 - June 23, 2012)
- Charles Daniel Balvo (January 17, 2013 - September 21, 2018)
- Hubertus Matheus Maria van Megen (since February 16, 2019)