15 Facts About Peter Mathuki

Peter Mutuku Mathuki was born on 20 February 1969 and is a Kenyan diplomat, private sector development expert, and former Secretary-General of the East African Community who currently holds the position as Ambassador of Kenya to Russia.

Peter Mathuki previously served as the 6th Secretary-General of the EAC from 27 February 2021 to June 7 2024, an MP in the East African Legislative Assembly between 2012 and 2017, and the CEO of the East African Business Council from 2018 to 2021.

Dr Peter Mathuki was the Director in charge of International Labour Standards at the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions between 2004 and 2008.

Peter Mathuki worked at the European Union programs for Africa based in Asmara, Eritrea from 2010 to 2012.

Between 2012 and 2017, Dr Peter Mathuki served as the Member of Parliament of the East African Legislative Assembly where he chaired the EALA Committee responsible for good governance and served on the Committee of Trade and Investment.

Dr Peter Mathuki was recommended by Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta for the position of Secretary-General of the East African Community, following the tenure of former EAC Secretary-General Liberat Mfumukeko.

Dr Peter Mathuki was appointed to the position by the East African Community Heads of State on 27 February 2021.

Peter Mathuki assumed office on 25 April 2021, with his term set to end in 2026.

Peter Mathuki was instrumental in the creation of several regional platforms, which were critical in the negotiation of the EAC Common Market Protocol such as the East African Employers Association and the East African Trade Union Confederation.

Peter Mathuki oversaw the deployment of East African Regional Forces to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to fight the March 23 Rebel Group, before their exit from the country in December of 2023 following DRC President Felix Tshisekedi's inaction in renewing the contract.

In May 2024, Peter Mathuki was appointed as the Kenyan Ambassador to Russia and therefore leaving his role as the Secretary-General of the East African Community.

However, on 8 March 2024, Dr Peter Mathuki was recalled by Ruto, sidestepping the impeachment which would have reflected negatively on Kenya.

Peter Mathuki was the first EAC Secretary-General to be recalled.

Peter Mathuki sits on several boards including the Kenya Investment Authority, Inter-University Council for East Africa, Uganda and Centre of Excellence for ICT in East Africa, Tanzania and the Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency among others.

Peter Mathuki is a member of the Kenya Institute of Management.