Kenya's diplomatic missions Stories

Weakened shilling leaves Kenya’s diplomatic missions struggling with operations, staff welfare
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

The most affected missions include Washington DC, Vienna, New Delhi, London, and Geneva, which operate in high-cost cities.

Kenya eyes Sh34.92 billion overhaul of diplomatic missions by 2028
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

The money will be used for the purchase, renovation, and refurbishment of offices and residences of select Kenyan missions abroad.

MPs vet President Ruto's nominees for key diplomatic roles
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

One of the nominees, former ICT Cabinet Secretary Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u, declined her nomination as Kenya’s ambassador to Ghana.

Kenya to open consulates in China, Haiti in 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

The new consulate in Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital, comes after Kenya and Haiti established diplomatic relations 15 months ago.

Kenya unveils new foreign policy framework to address emerging global trends
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 02, 2024

The updated policy aims to stimulate growth in key sectors, including technology, manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism, while creating job opportun...

MPs back proposal banning diploma and certificate courses in universities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2024

Students currently enrolled in these programmes in universities will be allowed to complete their studies.

China stops short of Africa debt relief as pledges more cash
Reuters  |  Sep 07, 2024

China has also sought to use FOCAC to counter growing competition in Africa from the United States, the European Union, Japan and others.

China offers Africa Sh6.5 trillion in fresh funding, promises a million jobs
Reuters  |  Sep 05, 2024

Last year, China approved loans worth $4.61 billion to Africa, in the first annual increase since 2016.

What to expect from the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit
Reuters  |  Sep 05, 2024

China approved loans worth $4.61 billion to Africa last year, the first annual increase since 2016.

China reaps most of the benefits of its relationship with Africa: What’s behind the imbalance?
The Conversation  |  Sep 03, 2024

Africa needs a concerted approach towards China and all of its so-called strategic partnerships. The AU Commission should negotiate and set the overal...

Uganda's Kabaka returns home after diplomatic charade in Namibia
Amina Wako  |  Jul 22, 2024

While the kingdom did not disclose the nature of the Kabaka's illness—traditionally, the Kabaka is not supposed to fall ill—they dismissed rumours tha...

Ruto US visit: A new era of diplomacy?
DW News  |  May 25, 2024

While it seeks to maintain strong ties with the US, Kenya also engages with China and Russia, particularly with regard to business.

Kenyan diplomats abroad exit for Ruto's newly appointed envoys
Amina Wako  |  May 14, 2024

Kenyan ambassadors stationed abroad are completing their tenures and preparing to return home as others are being recalled from their posts to make ro...

President Ruto expected to meet Somalia's President today
Amina Wako  |  Apr 11, 2024

Some of the points of discussion between the two leaders would undoubtedly focus on the efforts to find a peaceful solution to the political tensions...

Speculations rife after Sudan denies getting military aid from Iran
Foreign Reporter  |  Mar 25, 2024

The revival of diplomatic relations between Sudan and Iran has ignited speculation about potential ramifications on regional military dynamics.

AUC chair race: Ruto says EAC leaders to sponsor one candidate
Amina Wako  |  Mar 05, 2024

Kenya and Somalia, both members of the EAC, have already fronted candidates for the post.

Somalia President meets Turkish counterpart, discusses maritime defence deal, Al-Shabaab war
Jill Namatsi  |  Mar 02, 2024

NATO member Turkey has close relations with Somalia and is its leading economic partner, notably in the construction, education and health sectors, as...

Somalia rejects 'annexation attempt', says commercial port access possible for Ethiopia
Amina Wako  |  Mar 02, 2024

Ali Omar Balad, Somalia's acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, affirms their stance against annexation but says they are...

Abdishakur Hussein to lead Middle Eastern Affairs at Kenya's Foreign ministry
Foreign Correspondent  |  Feb 09, 2024

Abdishakur Hussein, a career diplomat has previously served in Italy and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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