H.E. Ambassador Angeline K. Musili, MBS
Biography
Diplomatic Service
Amb. Angeline Kavindu Musili, MBS, is the Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to the Kingdom of Sweden, with concurrent accreditation to the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of Finland, the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Iceland, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Latvia and the Republic of Lithuania. She was appointed to this position on 4th October, 2023. She is a career diplomat, having joined the diplomatic service on 1st July, 1987. She has served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters at different levels.
She was first appointed Ambassador on 22nd April, 2022 and deployed as Director, Americas and the Caribbean. Prior to the appointment, she served as Director, Europe and the Commonwealth (2020-2022) and as Acting Director as well as Desk Officer for most European Countries between 2018 and 2019. She has served at different levels in Kenya Foreign Missions, notably in Zimbabwe (1992-1996) , Egypt (1999-2004) and Tanzania (2013-2018), She has represented Government of Kenya in several international conferences and meetings. Between 2008 and 2013, she headed the Protocol Department, Office of the Vice President.
Academic Credentials
Ambassador Angeline Kavindu Musili holds a Master of Arts degree in International Studies from the University of Nairobi, Kenya(2013), Master of Public Administration (Executive) from Moi University (2011), Bachelor of Business Studies from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology as well as an International Diploma in Computer Studies. She is a PhD candidature pursuing Political Science, with a concentration in International Relations (coursework undertaken at the University of Dar es Salaam between 2014 and 2017, then transferred to University of Nairobi). For High School and Primary education, Ambassador Angeline schooled in Kathonzweni Secondary and Kavumbu Primary schools in Makueni County, respectively.
Professional Testimonials
Strategic Leadership Development Programme (Kenya Institute of Admin. No. 69) 2013, Senior Management Course (Kenya Institute of Admin No. 217/2013,) Training for Regional Diplomats on Conflict Resolution by Foreign Service Academy (MFA, Kenya), Women Leadership Program by United National Institute for Training and Research (e-Workshop – 18 – 20 May, 2020).
Membership to Professional Bodies
- Kenya Association for Public Administration & Management
- Diplomacy Scholars Association of Kenya (DIPSAK)
Awards
Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (M.B.S.), a high level medal awarded by the President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander in Chief of the Defence Forces, H.E. William Samoei Ruto, PhD, C.G.H., on 12th December, 2023, in recognition of distinguished public and foreign service.
County and Country of Birth:
Machakos, Kenya
Marital Status:
Married and blessed with four (4) children – 2 sons and 2 daughters
Hobbies:
Community service, farming and reading, with a bias for political economy, gender and women empowerment, peace and security.