I joined diplomats, @WHO & @Rotary experts at the Aga Khan Centre to discuss polio eradication. Today, on #WorldPolioDay,Kenya reaffirms its commitment to ending polio through immunisation, surveillance & cross-border cooperation. Together, we can protect every child.#EndPolioNow

Deputy Head of Mission, Amb. @ikchir saw off @CJMarthaKoome in London following her participation in the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) International Graduation Ceremony, where she received a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of hip and longstanding contribution to the advancement of ADR and people-centred justice, both in Kenya and internationally.

A proud moment celebrating Kenya’s contribution to advancing access to justice and strengthening people-centred approaches to dispute resolution.

@ForeignOfficeKE @MusaliaMudavadi @SingoeiAKorir @roselinenjogu @MMakoloo

Sometimes, being a hero is as simple as extending a hand, offering support or lifting someone up. 🇰🇪

This Mashujaa Day, celebrate your everyday hero. Wewe ni Shujaa!

Send this to someone who deserves to know they’re seen.

#WeweNiShujaa #MashujaaDay

Happy Mashujaa Day 🇰🇪

@SingoeiAKorir @MusaliaMudavadi @roselinenjogu

Happy Mashujaa Day 🇰🇪 #MashujaaDay2026

Serving Today; Retooling for the Future!

Together with my friend, Amb. @FCDOMattBaugh British High Commissioner to Kenya, I paid a courtesy call on Capt. William Ruto, CEO of @Kenya_Ports. Our discussions focused on the ongoing modernisation of Kenya’s ports - critical national economy and the wider East and Central African region.

The Smart Gates project, supported by the UK Government through @TradeMarkAfrica, is an important step towards improving port efficiency, reducing operating costs and making trade more competitive.

I am grateful to the @kmakenya for organising a rich programme that brought together key stakeholders across the maritime sector. Our engagements strengthened coordination and helped identify practical next steps for advancing our shared priorities.

As a member of the International Maritime Organization @IMOHQ since 1973, Kenya remains committed to supporting its mission and contributing leadership through its various organs.

A special word of appreciation goes to @BandariMA for its vital work in equipping and retooling the next generation of seafarers. Spending time with the students was inspiring. Their energy, ambition and commitment to serving our country were a powerful reminder that the future of our maritime industry rests not only on modern infrastructure, but also on skilled people.

Effective implementation of the identified memoranda of understanding and agreements will be essential to strengthening training, expanding opportunities and ensuring that Kenyan maritime professionals are equipped to compete and serve around the world.
@HassanAliJoho @MiBeMa_2022 @MaritimeKE @Blue_Economy_F @PS_Betsy_Njagi @KenyaShipyards @KmfriResearch @KenyaWomesa @mtcc_africa @DiscoverJKUAT

#StrategicPartnership
#GoingFarTogether
#StrengthenEnhanceAdapt

Beautiful sights and sounds at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi this morning. Sparkling tourist vehicles orderly packed. Professional drivers and guides patiently waiting to receive arriving tourists and eager to show them the splendor of Kenya 🇰🇪. A dutiful order and security. Truly #MagicalKenya #HeritageOfSplendor
@InteriorKE @Min_TourismKE @magicalkenya @TourismKe @rebecca_miano
@CAA_Kenya
@ForeignOfficeKE

The State Department for Diaspora Affairs-SDDA, today participated in the 8th Annual Sports Day held at the University of Nairobi (UoN) Main Campus Sports Grounds, where officers conducted a sensitization session for students on safe, ethical, and regular labour mobility, as well .

The session highlighted the importance of using verified recruitment channels, following legal migration pathways, understanding workers' rights, and making informed decisions when seeking employment overseas.

The initiative sought to equip students with practical knowledge to identify and avoid fraudulent recruitment schemes, prevent exploitation, and pursue safe, dignified, and lawful employment opportunities abroad.

Through such engagements, SDDA continues to empower the youth with the information they need to make informed choices and navigate the international labour market.

The High Commission was represented by the Deputy Head of Mission, Amb. @ikchir , at the London Political Summit (LPS) Awards Gala, alongside Amb. Dr Josephine Ojiambo, Co-Chair of the Summit. Awards were conferred on H.E. @WilliamsRuto and posthumously on the late Rt. Hon. Raila rk the anniversary of Raila Odinga’s passing, we reflect on his profound contribution to the country’s political journey and public life. His legacy remains woven into Kenya’s democratic history, and his courage, convictions and enduring influence will continue to shape the nation and inspire generations to come.

Such measured response is the best means of demonstrating solidarity. We are grateful to the UK government.

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Kenyans in Leicester, mark your calendars

The High Commission will be in your city on Saturday, 24 October, offering mobile consular services at The Oak Centre, Bendbow Rise, Leicester, LE3 1QA, from 10:00 to 16:00.

No appointment needed. Services will be provided on a d basis.

See you in Leicester on the #24th

Strengthen. Enhance. Adapt.

Shee Kupi Shee, OGW, Director of Disaster Risk Management & Peace Building, paid a courtesy call on the Mission following Lamu County’s Kiunga Solar Desalination and Water-for-Peace Initiative winning Gold at the 2026 International Water Association Projn Glasgow, UK.

Selected from 320 submissions, the initiative demonstrates Kenya’s ingenuity in turning local challenges into practical solutions that provide safe water, strengthen community resilience and foster peace. A proud achievement for Lamu County and Kenya.

Kenya hosted a reception for delegates attending the 48th Consultative Meeting of Contracting Parties to the London Convention and the 21st Meeting of Contracting Parties to the London Protocol (LC 48/LP 21).

The reception, officiated by H.E. @MMakoloo, provided an opportunity ge views on the emerging African Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Partnership, bringing together universities, research institutions and researchers from across the African continent.

H.E. @MMakoloo reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to advancing sustainable ocean solutions, strengthening African scientific collaboration and supporting responsible approaches to marine carbon dioxide removal. For Kenya the key word is #Partnership.

Together, we can advance science, deepen collaboration and shape a more sustainable future for our oceans.

Strengthen . Enhance. Adapt. 🇰🇪🌿

As the Oxford and Cambridge Society celebrates its centenary in London, H.E. MMakoloo , held a conversation with Society Chair Marko Tomicic and Daisy Moraa on the contribution of Oxbridge-educated Kenyans to public service, knowledge and zingiraDay, the conversation also reflected on the seeds we must plant today as Kenya looks towards its centenary in 2063: nurturing young talent, harnessing global expertise and building a sustainable future for generations to come.

For many Kenyans abroad, sending money home is only the beginning. The bigger ambition is to build something lasting: a home, a business, an investment, and a future that keeps growing back in Kenya.
#NCBABankingOnBelief #NCBADiasporaBanking

Strong international partnerships must deliver more than agreements. They must create jobs, attract investment and improve lives.

In discussions with Lord Vernon Coaker, UK Minister of State, we reviewed the Kenya–UK Strategic Partnership 2025–2030, valued at over KSh 427 ial to deliver tangible benefits for Kenyans.

Our focus is on trade, investment, green growth, technology and security, creating opportunities for Kenyan businesses, innovators and young people.

As we deepen this partnership, Kenya remains committed to safeguarding its national interests, strengthening accountability and advancing peace and security.

Our goal is clear: partnerships that attract investment, unlock opportunities and deliver lasting prosperity for our people.

Partnership. Heritage. Flavour.

At the Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP) forum, H.E. @MMakoloo offered something more eloquent than a keynote: he blended.

Drawing on Kenya’s specialty teas, he created a cup of remarkable flavour and deep, natural aroma a moment where Kenya’s story nd air, volcanic soil and generations of craft.

Kenyan tea reaches the world in countless blends, while our specialty and orthodox teas are opening new chapters in the premium market. Purple tea, too, is gaining attention among discerning consumers.

The United Kingdom remains a valued partner, and we are delighted to deepen this relationship through platforms such as the ETP forum.

@ForeignOfficeKE @Trade_Kenya

Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, Principal Secretary, State Department for Science, Research and Innovation, today paid a courtesy call on the High Commissioner, as part of his ongoing benchmarking visit to the UK from 4–9 October.

During the engagement @Profshaukat briefed Amb. tion’s engagements with UK counterparts and institutions, focused on strengthening Kenya–UK cooperation in science, research and innovation, including science diplomacy and communication, AI for public good, innovation clusters, and advancing research and innovation towards commercialisation.

Undertaken in partnership with @UKinKenya, the visit reflects the renewed strategic priorities of the Governments of Kenya and the UK and our shared commitment to turning ambition into practical partnerships.

The programme also included a diaspora engagement convened by the Kenya High Commission, connecting Kenyan expertise in the UK with opportunities to support Kenya’s science, research and innovation priorities.

These engagements underscore the value of stronger partnerships, diaspora expertise and international collaboration in translating knowledge and ideas into tangible impact. 🇰🇪🇬🇧

@Profshaukat @ScienceRI_Kenya @nacosti @PU_Kilifi @ForeignOfficeKE @nrfkenya @MusaliaMudavadi @SingoeiAKorir @Diaspora_KE

Reflections from UNGA81

A week ago, the curtains came down on the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

I have been reflecting on my week in New York and three things, in particular, stayed with me.

1. A more confident Africa

I first went to New York in 2011 t every year since- except the COVID-19 years, attending UNGA, CSW and other meetings.

This time, something felt different. From the statements of African Heads of State in the General Assembly Hall to conversations at the Accra Reset and Unstoppable Africa, I heard a language that was bold, confident and unapologetic.

Even walking the streets of New York, I sensed it among African delegations: heads held high, backs upright and a spring in the step.

Whatever the reasons, Africa’s confidence was unmistakable. And why not? Africa is not just the future. Africa is increasingly shaping the present.

2. The power of the Kenyan brand 🇰🇪

I usually wear a Kenyan-flag-themed wristband. In New York, it became an unexpected conversation starter.

Several non-Kenyans stopped me to share their experiences of Kenya. Many spoke about our wildlife and beaches. But what touched me most were the stories about the warmth, generosity and friendliness of Kenyans.

That, to me, is the heart of the Kenyan brand. Beyond our landscapes. Beyond our wildlife. It is our people.

Thank you, fellow Kenyans, for making Kenya visible- and making me feel seen- even thousands of miles from home. You are great ambassadors of our country.

3. An hour of change

With the end of the current UN Secretary-General’s term approaching, there was naturally much discussion about leadership and transition.

But the bigger conversation was about change itself. After 81 years of the United Nations, there were calls to rethink old approaches: to explore new investment models such as joint ventures; to see Africa as ready for trade, rather than aid; and to engage Africa as a partner with ideas, resources and agency.

Most strikingly, the tone had changed.

Less lamentation. More proposition.
Less asking what the world can do for Africa. More showing what Africa brings to the table.

That may be the most important reflection I carried home from New York.

The world is changing. Africa is changing with it. And increasingly, Africa is not waiting to be shaped by that change. It is determined to help shape it.

#UNGA81 #Africa #Kenya #Diplomacy #Partnership

Looking forward to a fruitful weekend in Paris as we embark on a series of strategic engagements aimed at deepening the Kenya-France relations and the launch of an #AfricaForward follow up mechanism. From Nairobi to Paris, our focus remains clear: transforming strategic dialogue ts for sustainable growth and youth opportunity across our continent.

To kickstart the day, I visited Kenya Mission this morning and interacted with our team led by ambassador Betty Cherwon and Deputy ambassador Luseneka. @ForeignOfficeKE