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
Kenya's Premier Body for International Affairs & Diplomacy
The International Relations Society of Kenya (IRSK) is the premier professional body for practitioners, scholars, researchers, and institutions in the fields of international affairs and diplomacy in Kenya. Registered under the Societies Act and guided by an elected Council, IRSK serves as a policy-neutral platform dedicated to professional development, policy advocacy, high-level convening, and knowledge exchange.
Convening International Affairs Dialogue
Hosting high-level summits, ambassadorial roundtables, policy symposia, and bilateral dialogue forums in Nairobi and virtually.
Professional Development & Capacity Building
Delivering certified masterclasses, diplomatic protocol training, negotiation workshops, and continuous professional education.
Research, Publications & Knowledge Exchange
Publishing peer-reviewed issue briefs, foreign affairs journals, policy monographs, and hosting the IRSK Knowledge Hub.
Strategic Partnerships & Networking
Connecting members with global think tanks, foreign diplomatic missions in Kenya, universities, and regional bodies.
Policy Engagement & Public Education
Providing objective, expert commentary on global affairs, foreign policy analysis for parliamentarians, and public briefings.
Career Opportunities & Emerging Talent
Mentoring young diplomats, funding student fellowship programs, and maintaining a career placement network for IR scholars.
2026 IRSK Annual Conference
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Join over 300 international relations scholars, diplomats, and policy leaders. Registration is now open.
Flagship IRSK Programs
African Women in Diplomacy & Intl Affairs (AWIDIA)
City Diplomacy Initiative
Foreign Policy Research & Dialogue
Young Diplomats Fellowship (YDF)
Membership Eligibility & Target Community
Key Member Benefits:
Political & Elected Leaders
Parliamentarians, committee members, and political office holders in diplomacy.
Diplomats in Kenya & Beyond
Ambassadors, high commissioners, attachés, and foreign mission personnel.
Policymakers & Senior Officials
Ministry of Foreign Affairs experts, civil servants, and strategic advisors.
Leading Thinkers & Scholars
University professors, IR researchers, and policy institute fellows.
International & Multilateral Reps
UN delegates, AU commissions, COMESA, and multilateral agency officers.
Related Professionals
Trade advisors, legal consultants, conflict resolution experts, and media analysts.
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