Ambassador Lazarus O. Amayo is a distinguished diplomat with over three decades of leadership in international diplomacy, multilateral negotiations, and governance. He has served in Kenya’s most senior foreign service roles, including Permanent Representative to the United Nations and High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, India, and several other nations. In 2024, he was appointed Special Envoy of the African Union Champion for Institutional Reforms, where he now leads regional work on systems strengthening, governance reform, and policy implementation.

Throughout his diplomatic career, Ambassador Amayo has represented Kenya at the highest levels across international forums, with assignments to the United States, the United Kingdom, Zambia, Malawi, India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. He also served as Director of Administration and Head of International Conferences at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and as CEO and Managing Director of Catering Levy Trustees. His contributions reflect deep expertise in trade, economics, and international policy frameworks.

MAI Foundation is honored to rely on Ambassador Amayo’s expertise on regional governance, diplomatic strategy, and cross-sector partnerships. His insight is vital to MAI Foundation’s goal of achieving inclusive, African-led healthcare innovation and strengthening systems for long-term impact. A native of Kenya, he brings a globally informed yet deeply local perspective to advancing MAI Foundation’s mission across Africa.