ABOUT IRSK

Who we are

The premier professional body unifying Kenya's international affairs and diplomacy community connecting practitioners, scholars, institutions, and emerging leaders to advance excellence in global engagements.

Knowledge-Driven

Globally Engaged

Impact-Oriented

Registered Society

Established under Kenya's Societies Act and governed by a distinguished Council providing strategic vision & institutional oversight.

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01 — WHO WE ARE

Unifying Practitioners, Scholars & Institutions in Global Affairs.

Official Governance

IRSK is registered as a society under Kenya's Societies Act and is governed by a Council responsible for providing strategic direction, institutional oversight, and effective governance.

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"Providing a professional platform through which individuals and institutions engage with complex dynamics, exchange knowledge, build strategic relationships, and contribute to informed public and policy dialogue."

The International Relations Society of Kenya (IRSK) is the professional body for Kenya's international affairs and diplomacy community. We bring together practitioners, scholars, researchers, and institutions committed to advancing the understanding and practice of international relations. IRSK provides a professional platform through which individuals and institutions can engage with these complex dynamics, exchange knowledge, build strategic relationships, and contribute to informed public and policy dialogue.

As a policy-neutral professional society, IRSK promotes intellectual openness, constructive engagement, and evidence-informed perspectives. We create opportunities for diverse voices to participate in conversations that matter from Kenya's foreign policy and regional integration to Africa's position in the evolving global order.

Our work is anchored in five interconnected commitments: convening, connecting, capacity building, thought leadership, and policy advocacy. Through these commitments, we seek to strengthen professional excellence, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and position Kenya's international relations community for meaningful engagement at national, regional, continental, and global levels.

02 — OUR ANCHORS

Our Commitments

Our strategic roadmap positions Kenya's diplomacy community for impactful engagement at national, regional, continental, and global levels.

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.

03 — OUR PURPOSE

Our Mission & Vision

OUR MISSION

Advancing the profession through knowledge exchange & strategic dialogue.

To connect, educate, and empower professionals, scholars, students, and institutions through knowledge exchange, professional development, strategic partnerships, research, and informed dialogue that advance excellence in international relations and diplomacy.

Knowledge & Empowerment

OUR VISION

A leading, trusted diplomatic interlocutor in Kenya & beyond.

To be a leading professional platform for international relations and diplomacy in Kenya and a trusted interlocutor on international relations and diplomacy issues in Kenya and beyond.

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