Notices

2026 IRSK Annual Conference: November 11–13,  2026 | Best Western Premier Westlands, Nairobi | 3-Day Summit

Call for Papers: Submission done through the following email address conference@irskenya.or.ke

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Membership

An opportunity to belong to a growing community of people who share an interest in international relations, diplomacy, global affairs, and professional excellence.
Knowledge-Driven
Globally Engaged
Impact-Oriented

Membership at a glance

Registration (one-off)
KES 1,000
Student (annual)
KES 1,000
Ordinary (annual)
KES 5,000
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01 — Belong

A platform for engagement, learning, collaboration and visibility.

IRSK membership is an opportunity to belong to a growing community of people who share an interest in international relations, diplomacy, global affairs, and professional excellence.

Whether you are an experienced practitioner, an academic, a student, an institution, or a supporter of the profession, IRSK offers a platform for engagement, learning, collaboration, and professional visibility.

02 — Who can join

Membership Categories

Each category provides an avenue for individuals and institutions to participate in the Society according to their professional interests, experience, and relationship with the field.
Special Honor

Patrons

Distinguished heads of state, eminent diplomats, and leaders with exceptional contributions to international peace and bilateral relations.

Fee on Request
Recognition

Honorary Members

Conferred upon individuals who have rendered outstanding service to the Society, diplomacy, or the study of international affairs.

By Council Nomination
Institutional

Corporate Members

Open to embassies, international NGOs, research institutes, corporations, and government bodies seeking strategic partnerships.

Custom Packages Available
Senior Tier

Fellows

Experienced practitioners, ambassadors, and senior academics with over a decade of verified impact in global policy or academia.

Peer Reviewed
Professional

Ordinary / Full Members

For foreign service officers, NGO practitioners, researchers, lawyers, and experts engaged in international relations.

5,000 KES / Year
Most Popular
Emerging Talent

Student Members

Enrolled undergraduate and postgraduate students in accredited universities across Kenya and East Africa pursuing IR or related studies.

Peer Reviewed
03 — FEES & DUES

Current Fee Schedule

Investment structure to maintain active membership status and full voting privileges.
Membership Category Payment Cycle Fee Amount (KES)
Registration Fee One-off Payment 1,000 KES
Student Membership Annual Payment 1,000 KES / year
Individual / Ordinary Membership Full voting rights & chapter representation
Annual Payment 5,000 KES / year
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