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United Kingdom (UK) honours World War veterans in Western Kenya

High Commissioner Neil Wigan honours Second World War Veterans in Western Kenya

British High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan, presented replacement medals to 15 veterans from Western Kenya region who served in the British Army during World War II. The medal replacement is part of a wider initiative to honour the vital role played by Kenyan veterans who took part in World…

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New British High Commissioner excited to explore magical Kenya

Neil takes up his post at an exciting time for UK-Kenya relations, with the relationship between both countries and peoples going from strength to strength

British High Commissioner-designate, Neil Wigan OBE, has arrived in Nairobi to take up his position as Head of Mission at the British High Commission. Speaking on his arrival, the new British High Commissioner to Kenya, said: "It has been a long-term ambition of mine to lead the team at the…

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Joint statement by Ambassadors and High Commissioners in Kenya on Demonstrations

Heads of Missions in Kenya have issued a joint statement following public demonstrations last week

We are saddened by the loss of life and concerned by high levels of violence, including the use of live rounds and the destruction of property, during the recent demonstrations. We recognise the daily hardship faced by many Kenyans and urge all parties to table their concerns through a meaningful dialogue…

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United Kingdom (UK) and Kenya deliver again on KES 500bn climate projects

Ground-breaking takes place at Menengai Geothermal Powerplant to provide Kenyans with green and affordable energy

Ground-breaking takes place at the second green infrastructure project fast-tracked by President Ruto and Prime Minister Sunak at COP27; The installation will generate 35MW of clean and affordable electricity for Kenyans through transparent, predictable and reliable UK investment; The project is another example of Kenya’s pioneering climate leadership and the…

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Climate finance to flow to Kenya as United Kingdom Prime Minister agrees with President Ruto to fast-track KES 500 billion of British investment

These new, clean and green investments will become flagship projects of the UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership – an ambitious five-year agreement that is unlocking mutual benefits for the UK and Kenya

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Kenyan President H.E. William Ruto met at the COP27 climate summit today [Monday 7 November]. The leaders agreed to fast-track six green investment projects worth KES 500 billion spanning green energy, agriculture and transport. Sunak praised Kenya’s pioneering climate leadership and urged President Ruto…

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Joint statement by Ambassadors and High Commissioners in Kenya on results of presidential elections

This statement has been issued by the following embassies and high commissions: Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and The UK

On August 15, the Chair of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced the results of Kenya’s Presidential election. We commend the people of Kenya for the peace and calm displayed on Election Day, the IEBC’s organisation of the elections, and the positive roles played by civil society, religious…

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Coronavirus - Africa: New UK support to tackle devastating locust swarms in East Africa

Impact of plague of insects across Africa and Asia has been made worse by coronavirus, with vulnerable communities facing dwindling food supplies alongside the pandemic

UK Government package to help control millions of locusts attacking crops across East Africa, Yemen and South West Asia by spraying, monitoring and surveillance. New UK Government support will be used to tackle this year’s unprecedented locust outbreaks in Kenya, where millions of insects are destroying thousands of hectares of…

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Coronavirus - Kenya: New UK science funding to support Kenya’s coronavirus response

The UK announced support programme, backed by £1.1million research grant is led by the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust together with the Kenya's Ministry of Health

he UK announced support for innovative scientific research that will help individual Kenyan scientists detect coronavirus antibodies in blood donors, visitors to ante-natal care clinics and healthcare workers. The programme will help monitor, understand and inform the ongoing coronavirus response in Kenya and provide learnings for similar countries in responding…

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Coronavirus - Kenya: call for bids for personal protective equipment

The British High Commission Nairobi is inviting bids from reputable and competent service providers to supply comprehensive Personal Protective Equipment

The British High Commission Nairobi is inviting bids from reputable and competent service providers to supply comprehensive Personal Protective Equipment On behalf of the Secretary of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the British High Commission Nairobi is inviting all reputable and competent service providers with the relevant professional…

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Kenyan Doctor honoured by Queen Elizabeth II for her work with some of the most vulnerable in East Africa

Dr Stella Bosire awarded the Commonwealth Point of Light award for her tireless championing of rights and mentorship of some of society’s most vulnerable people

Dr Stella Bosire was awarded the Commonwealth Point of Light award, at an event hosted by the British High Commission in Nairobi, focussed on empowering women. Cabinet Secretary Amb Amina Mohammed attended the event in her capacity as the Co-Chair of the Platform for Girls’ Education. With the turn of…