Change of British High Commissioner to Kenya: Matt Baugh 7.4.2026 | Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs Mr Matt Baugh OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya, in succession to Mr Neil Wigan OBE. Mr Matt Baugh OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya in succession to Mr Neil Wigan OBE, who has taken up another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Baugh will take up his appointment during April 2026. Curriculum vitae Full name: John William Matthew Baugh Year Role   2026 Pre-posting training (incl. Swahili language training)   2024 to 2025 FCDO, Director, Migration & Conflict   2022 to 2024 FCDO, Director, Euro-Atlantic Security   2020 to 2022 Brussels, Ambassador to EU Political & Security Committee later Director, Political & Security, UKMis EU   2019 Pre-posting training (incl. French language training)   2016 to 2019 DExEU, Director, Strategy & Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State   2013 to 2016 FCO, Deputy Director, Africa   2010 to 2013 Mogadishu, Her Majesty’s Ambassador   2009 UK Higher Command and Staff Course   2008 to 2009 DFID, Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State   2006 to 2007 DFID, Deputy Director, Iraq Department   2004 to 2006 DFID-FCO-MOD, Head, Joint Post-Conflict Reconstruction Unit   2002 to 2004 Khartoum, DFID Country Representative   2000 to 2002 DFID, Head of Global Emergencies   2001 to 2002 DFID, Head of Afghanistan Crisis unit   1999 to 2001 DFID, Head of Kosovo Crisis unit   1998 Joined DFID Fast Stream   1997 Joined MOD Fast Stream   https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-kenya-matt-baugh