Amb. Maurice Makoloo

Ambassador Maurice Makoloo is Kenya’s current High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and immediate former Kenya Ambassador to Austria and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV).
 Education
Amb Maurice Makoloo holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – University of Nairobi a Master of Laws (LLM) – University of Nairobi, a PhD Candidate – University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa and is a Certified Leadership Coach – Georgetown University, USA
Diplomatic Career
a)Ambassador of Kenya to Austria – Appointed February 20, 2024
b)Permanent Representative to UNOV – Presented credentials April 8, 2024 United Nations Information Service Vienna
c)Chairman, Africa Group of Ambassadors – August 2024 to January 2025
d)Chairman, G-77 Vienna Chapter – Effective February 4, 2025 The Group of 77
Professional Experience
1.Vice President, Africa Area Office – Habitat for Humanity International (2021–2024) 
oLed regional strategy for Habitat’s Global Impact 2025 goal of tripling impact.
oRepresented Habitat with donors, governments, and development partners.
2.Regional Director, Ford Foundation (2012–2021) 
oOversaw East Africa programs focusing on social justice and development. The Group of 77 United Nations Information Service Vienna
Board Memberships & Leadership Roles
a)International Board Member – Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO), London
b)Board Member – MicroBuild Fund, Atlanta (USA)
c)Trustee – University of Nairobi Foundation
d)Board Member – PS Kenya
e)Served on Habitat for Humanity Boards in Kenya, Zambia, Malawi, and South Africa The Group of 77