President Uhuru Kenyatta has received 12 incoming envoys.
The President received the envoys credentials at State House, Nairobi Wednesday.
The 12 were Turkish Ambassador Deniz Eke, Australian High Commissioner John Matthew Feakes, South African High Commissioner Koleka Anita Mqulwana, Kuwaiti Ambassador Qusai Rashed Al-Farhan, Czech Ambassador Pavel Rezac and Senegalese Ambassador Abdoul Wahab Haidara.
Others were Ambassador Beatrice Kankindi (Burundi), High Commissioner Perks Ligoya (Malawi), Ambassador Dina Mufti Sid (Ethiopia), High Commissioner James Kimonyo (Rwanda), Ambassador Prasittiporn Wetprasit (Thailand) and Ambassador Laszlo Eduard Mathe (Hungary).
Receiving the envoys, President Kenyatta expressed his government's commitment to working closely with them to enhance co-operation between Kenya and their respective countries.
"I am looking forward to working closely with you in not only enhancing relations between our countries but also for the mutual benefit of the people of our countries," Uhuru said.
The new envoys praised Kenya's effort in promoting peace not only at regional but also continental levels. They condemned the Garissa University College terror attack and expressed their support to the war against terrorism.
Ms Eke said her country considers Kenya as a strong and influential partner in Africa.
She said Turkey values Kenya's efforts in peace, stability and prosperity in Africa, adding that her country is committed to working with Kenya towards achieving her desired development goals.
Mr Feakes commended Kenya for her lead role in addressing security challenges in the region, particularly its substantial contribution to the fight against Al-Shabaab in Somalia.
"We appreciate the heavy burden Kenya faces as a consequence of this difficult environment, acknowledging in particular your hosting of large numbers of refugees," said the new Australian High Commissioner to Kenya.
Ms Mqulwana said South Africa remains true to its founding ethos that any issues of concern by South African citizens must be resolved peacefully and through dialogue.
"South Africa stands firmly against any intolerance such as racism and xenophobia," she said.
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