Kenya

History

• 1965.11: Established as Apostolic Nunciature of Kenya (from Apostolic Delegation of Eastern Africa)
• 1966.09.02: Branched to create Apostolic Nunciature of Uganda
• 1971: Merged with the suppressed Apostolic Delegation of Eastern Africa

Present Papal Representative

• vacant

Past Papal Representatives

• Apostolic Nuncio:  Archbishop Hubertus Matheus Maria van Megen (64) (2019.02.16 – 2026.04.09)
• Apostolic Nuncio:  Archbishop Charles Daniel Balvo (75) (2013.01.17 – 2018.09.21)
• Apostolic Nuncio:  Archbishop Alain Paul Charles Lebeaupin (2005.01.14 – 2012.06.23)
• Apostolic Nuncio:  Archbishop Giovanni Tonucci (84) (1996.03.09 – 2004.10.16)
• Apostolic Pro-Nuncio:  Archbishop Clemente Faccani (1983.06.27 – 1996.03.09)
• Apostolic Pro-Nuncio:  Archbishop Giuseppe Ferraioli (1981.07.21 – 1982)
• Apostolic Pro-Nuncio:  Archbishop Agostino Cacciavillan (later Cardinal) (1976.01.17 – 1981.05.09)
• Apostolic Pro-Nuncio:  Archbishop Pierluigi Sartorelli (1967.11.09 – 1976.01.16)
• Apostolic Pro-Nuncio:  Archbishop Guido del Mestri (later Cardinal) (1965.11 – 1967.09.09)

Last updated on 2026.09.04

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