Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua held a meeting with representatives of employment agents who recruit Kenyans for jobs in Saudi Arabia and other regions on October 31, 2022. The Cabinet Secretary revealed that the meeting was informative with complex mind boggling revelations and a deep cry for help in […]
The outgoing Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amb. Raychelle Omamo, handed over to her successor, Dr. Alfred Nganga Mutua at the Ministry headquarters on October 27, 2022. In her brief remarks, Amb. Omamo congratulated the new CS and wished him well. She also thanked the Ministry Staff for their support accorded to her during her tenure […]
On October 5, 2022, H.E. President William Ruto flagged off the inaugural consignment of Kenya value-added tea to Ghana under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AFCTA), marking Kenya’s maiden export to the West African country in first AfCFTA guided trade deal. Kenya and Ghana were the first African Union (AU) Member States to deposit […]
Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amb. Raychelle Omamo inaugurated the Diplomatic Enclave in Gigiri Nairobi on 7th September 2022. Speaking during the function the Cabinet Secretary stated that the new diplomatic enclave will simplify the process of land acquisition for embassies and other multilateral diplomatic organisations in the country. This will in turn open opportunities for […]
Cabinet Secretary Amb. Raychelle Omamo met with US Ambassador to Kenya Margaret Whitman on September 1, 2022. CS Omamo welcomed Ambassador Whitman into the country and emphasized the shared values between the two countries including democratic values and multilateralism. Ambassador Whitman outlined her priorities including support on Trade and Economic Development, Food Security and addressing […]
Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amb. Raychelle Omamo graced the opening of Government of Kenya – United Nations service centre at UNON Headquarters in Gigiri. The centre will provide one stop post where UN Staff and Diplomatic community will access the Kenya Government services including Immigration and National Transport and Safety Authority Services. Speaking at the […]
Kenya and Bangladesh have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) on Political Consultations and between the Foreign Service Academies of the two countries. The MOUs were signed in Dhaka, Bangladesh by Amb. Moi Lemoshira, Director General, Bilateral and Political Affairs for the Republic of Kenya and Amb. Masud Bin Momen, Foreign Secretary, Ministry of Foreign […]
Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Amb. Raychelle Omamo, has this afternoon inaugurated the Kenya Consulate in Arusha. In her remarks Amb. Omamo said the Consulate will help deepen the excellent relations that exists between Kenya and Tanzania and also solidify relations between the East Africa Community as Arusha is the Headquarter of the EAC and the […]
The 18th Ambassadors and High Commissioners’ Conference themed “Delivering Greater Value by Leveraging on Kenya’s Diplomatic Footprint and Strategic Global Position,” was held from June 10 to 18, 2022 at the Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club in Nairobi. The Conference organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, occurred against the back drop of the […]
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2022 (CHOGM 2022) took place in Kigali, Rwanda from June 20 – 25, 2022, under the theme of ‘Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming.’ Commonwealth leaders travelled to Rwanda to reaffirm their common values and agree on actions and policies to improve the lives of all their citizens. His […]