John William Matthew Baugh, OBE, has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya, succeeding Mr Neil Wigan OBE, who has taken another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Baugh will assume the role during April 2026. His career includes positions such as Director of Migration & Conflict and Director of Euro-Atlantic Security at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Ambassador to the EU Political & Security Committee in Brussels, and Deputy Director of Africa. Earlier roles were in DFID and the Ministry of Defence, including Deputy Director of the Iraq Department and Head of the Joint Post-Conflict Reconstruction Unit. The appointment reflects the UK’s diplomatic engagement in East Africa.
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