Editor's Review

The United Kingdom government has appointed a new Ambassador to Kenya. 

The United Kingdom government has appointed Neil Wigan OBE as the new British High Commissioner to Kenya to replace Jane Marriott.

In a statement on Wednesday, April 19, the UK government indicated that Marriott would be transferred to another diplomatic service appointment after handing over to Wigan in July 2023.

“Mr Neil Wigan OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya in succession to Ms Jane Marriott who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Wigan will take up his appointment during July 2023,” the statement read.

File image of Jane Marriott

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Marriott in an update via her Twitter page confirmed the changes saying that she would miss Kenya as she moves to another role.

“After four amazing years, my time in Kenya is up in June - I will miss Kenya and Kenyans enormously. Make sure to follow my successor FCDO Neil Wigan - look out for more soon on what we achieve together, #tufaulupamoja. I’ll be popping up in another role in July,” she stated.

Before his appointment as the UK Ambassador to Kenya, Wigan served the same role in Tel Aviv Israel.

He has also previously served as the UK Ambassador to Somalia and DRC. The father of two has also worked as the FCO Director Africa from 2015 to 2018.