KENYA HOSTS THE SECOND SESSION OF THE UN-HABITAT ASSEMBLY

Kenya hosted the Second Session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly from June 5 to 9, 2023 in Nairobi, under the theme: ‘A sustainable urban future through inclusive and effective multilateralism: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in times of global crises.’ The UN-Habitat Assembly is the global authority on urban trends and policies. It convenes […]

WELCOME REMARKS BY DR. ALFRED N. MUTUA, E.G.H., CABINET SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AND DIASPORA AFFAIRS DURING THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 43RD ORDINARY SESSION OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, 13TH JULY, 2023, NAIROBI

  Your Excellency Mr. Dhoihir Dhoulkamal, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in charge of Diaspora and Francophony of the Union of the Comoros and the Chairperson of the Executive Council, Excellencies Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Your Excellency Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Your Excellency Ahmed Bin Abdulaziz Kattan, our […]

KENYA TO HOST 5TH MID-YEAR COORDINATION MEETING OF THE AFRICAN UNION, REGIONAL ECONOMIC COMMUNITIES AND REGIONAL MECHANISMS

Kenya 🇰🇪 will host the 5th Mid-Year Coordination meeting between the African Union, the Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms from July 13 to 16, 2023 in Nairobi. Fourteen (14) Heads of State and Government, fifty-one (51) Foreign Ministers of the AU Member States, high-level dignitaries and approximately fifteen hundred (1500) delegates will be participating […]

KENYA – DJIBOUTI BOLSTER RELATIONS

On June 9, 2023, Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua and his counterpart, H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti’s Minister for Foreign and International Cooperation, held a Ministerial Segment of the 2nd Session of the Kenya-Djibouti Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) on Political, Security, Trade and Economic issues, as well as on Youth, Social and Cultural […]

CS MUTUA ATTENDS ICGLR REGIONAL INTER-MINISTERIAL COMMITTEE MEETING IN LUANDA

Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua made a one-day official visit to Luanda, Angola to attend the Regional Inter- Ministerial Committee (RIMC) meeting of the International Great Lakes Regional Conference (ICGLR) on June 1, 2023.  The RIMC meeting was held ahead of the 10th ICGLR Extra Ordinary Summit of Heads of States held on June 3, […]

AFRICAN DAY 2023

Amb. George Orina, Director General, Bilateral and Political Affairs accompanied by Amb. Jean Kimani, Permanent Representative, Kenya Permanent Mission to UN Habitat, Mr. James Kiiru, Director Africa and AU, joined representatives from AU Members States and other members of the international diplomatic community in celebrating the African Day 2023 held in Nairobi on May 25, […]

PS SINGOEI MAKES SUCCESSFUL OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM

From May 7 to 13, 2023, Dr. Korir Singoei, Principal Secretary, State Department for Foreign Affairs, made a fruitful trip to London, where he met with senior officials of the United Kingdom. On May 9, 2023, as part of the visit, the Principal Secretary paid a courtesy call on Lord St. John of Blesto, a […]

CS MUTUA PRESIDES OVER THE OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN LAUNCH FOR AFRICA’S ENDORSED CANDIDATE FOR THE POSITION OF SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION

Dr. Alfred Mutua, Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, has reiterated H.E President William Samoei Ruto’s endorsement for Amb. Nancy Karigithu’s bid to lead the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) as Secretary-General for the period 2024-2027. “In nominating Amb. Karigithu, Kenya and the African Union is presenting to the global maritime community a highly competent […]

CS MUTUA ESTABLISHES FOUNDATION FOR KENYANS TO HAVE ACCESS TO TRADE AND JOBS IN CANADA

Dr. Alfred Mutua, Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs made an official visit to Canada where he met with his Canadian Counterpart Hon. Mélanie Joly, on May 15, 2023 and deliberated on the progress made toward achieving the common goals as envisioned under the Kenya-Canada Binational Commission. The two Foreign Ministers agreed to jumpstart […]

KENYA – SPAIN RELATIONS

Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Alfred Mutua arrived in Madrid, Spain for official engagements on April 27, 2023.  He was received by Spanish Ambassador to Kenya Christina Diaz and Kenyan Ambassador to Spain Michael Oyugi. On April 29, 2023, the Cabinet Secretary held bilateral discussions with Spain’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation Jose Manuel […]