History
Bilateral relations between Kenya and Italy were successfully started in 1964. Since then, the following Ambassadors have served in Kenya:
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Giovanni Revedin di San Martino (July1964 - July 1970)
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Vittorio Zadotti (November 1979 - July 1973)
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Frank Maccaferri (July 1973 - October 1979)
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Marcello Serafini (January 1980 - May 1983)
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Gian Luigi Valenza (June 1983 - January 1988)
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Renato Volpini (January 1988 – April 1993)
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Roberto Di Leo (May 1993 - December 1997)
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Alberto Balboni (February 1998 - January 2002)
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Carlo Calia (February 2002 - December 2004)
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Enrico Gerardo De Maio (January 2005…)
Developments
Relations between the two Countries are excellent. Italy is well considered by both the Institutions and by public opinion. The efforts of the Italian Government to promote and sustain the aspirations of many African countries within the international fora are particularly commended. Italy and Kenya have jointly been involved in the peace process between the Government of Khartoum and the rebel party SPLM in South Sudan and in the Somali national reconciliation process. Kenya played a mediating role (appointed by IGAD) in both negotiations while Italy promoted the constitution of the Partners of IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority on Development).
During the Italian Presidency of the European Union (June – December 2003), priority attention was devoted to Kenya.
The Italian presence in Kenya is mainly concentrated in the Coastal region, especially in Malindi, and in the capital city of Nairobi. Many missionaries are spread around the entire territory.
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