Major General Majdi Abdel Basit speaking during farewell and appreciation ceremony held in Nairobi on Sunday
By Peace Muthoka
NAIROBI, Kenya October 18, 2026— The Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in Kenya has honoured its outgoing Major General Majdi Abdel Basit Abdel Qadir, during a farewell and appreciation ceremony held in Nairobi on Sunday.
The ceremony brought together Sudanese diplomats, members of the diplomatic community, representatives of the Sudanese community in Kenya and other invited guests to recognise his service at the embassy, where he served for nearly six years.
Speaking at the event, Majdi said he was proud to have worked alongside embassy staff during his tenure. He congratulated Sudanese Ambassador to Kenya Kamal Gubara and thanked the staff and other attendees for their cooperation and support throughout his assignment.
The ambassador praised Majdi for his dedication and professionalism, noting that diplomatic work often demands significant time and commitment from officers and their families.
He also acknowledged the contribution of family members, saying their patience and support were important to the work carried out by staff at the embassy.
The ambassador said Majdi had made significant contributions during his time in Nairobi and thanked him for his efforts in representing Sudan. He wished him success in his next assignment, which he said would also be connected to his current posting.
Other speakers at the ceremony paid tribute to Majdi, praising his service and the role he played in strengthening the presence of Sudan’s military establishment in Nairobi.
One speaker described him as a dedicated officer who had carried out his responsibilities with commitment, expressing pride in the work he had done during his years in Kenya.
The ceremony also highlighted the role of the embassy in maintaining relations with Kenya and engaging with the wider diplomatic community, Sudanese organisations and other institutions.
Majdi’s departure marks the end of nearly six years of service at the Sudanese Embassy in Nairobi, where he worked alongside diplomatic and administrative staff in carrying out the mission’s responsibilities.
