From newsroom to negotiating table — a career at a glance
Kirimi Peter Kaberia, CBS, is a Kenyan diplomat and public servant whose career spans over three decades across international journalism, diplomacy, and senior public administration. From his early reporting for the BBC and American newspapers to his service as Kenya's Ambassador to Brazil and his current role as Director General of the Foreign Service Academy, his work has bridged media, diplomacy, industrialisation, and leadership development across four continents.
30+
Years in public life
14
Countries of diplomatic service
4
Continents of study & service
CBS
National honour
Ambassador Kaberia pursued communications and international law across three continents, building the academic foundation for a career bridging journalism, diplomacy, and public administration.
Kaberia's career unfolds across four distinct but interconnected phases — from the newsroom to the negotiating table to senior government administration.
1990s — International Journalism
Kaberia began his career in the 1990s as an international journalist, reporting from Africa and the United States on security, foreign policy, and economic affairs. His work appeared in major international outlets and was cited in scholarly publications.
Throughout his career, Kaberia has served in senior leadership and advisory capacities across government, academia, and international institutions.
Throughout his career, Kaberia has served in senior leadership and advisory capacities across government, academia, and international institutions.
Foreign Service Academy, Kenya
Leads Kenya's premier diplomatic training institution, responsible for capacity building and strategic training for Kenya's foreign service officers and newly appointed envoys.
Ministry of Industrialization, Investment and Trade, Kenya
Oversaw Kenya's industrialisation portfolio including special economic zones, manufacturing policy, investment promotion, and international trade partnerships such as the Japan–Kenya Business Dialogue.
Ministry of Sports, Arts & Culture, Kenya
Oversaw Kenya's sports, arts and cultural development agenda, including hosting of the 2017 IAAF World U18 Championships and sports diplomacy initiatives with Japan.
Ministry of Petroleum and Mining, Kenya
Responsible for policy and regulation in Kenya's petroleum and mining sector, covering natural resources, investment frameworks, and regulatory oversight.
Ministry of Defence, Kenya
Served in Kenya's defence administration following his ambassadorial tenure, transitioning from diplomatic to national security governance.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kenya — Embassy in Brasília
Served as Kenya's Ambassador to Brazil with concurrent accreditation to Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Peru. Advanced bilateral cooperation in business, agriculture, tourism, and technology across South America.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kenya — European & North American Postings
Served as Deputy Ambassador in diplomatic postings across France, Portugal, Holy See, Spain, and the United States, building Kenya's bilateral relationships with key European and North American partners.
Les Aspin Center for Government, Marquette University
Advanced African leadership development programmes, reaching hundreds of African government officials and NGO leaders. Received the Center's Founder's Award in 2011.
Each stage of his career is documented in full elsewhere on this site.
