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2017 News & Events

November 2017

08 November 2017

Official Opening of the Embassy of Ireland, Nairobi by Minister Simon Coveney

​Official Opening of the Embassy of Ireland, Nairobi by Minister Simon Coveney, T.D. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Amina Mohamed, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Kenya.

Minister Simon Coveney launched the Ireland Kenya Agri food Strategy

Minister Simon Coveney launched the Ireland Kenya Agri-food Strategy on 8th November 2017 during his visit to Kenya.

Reception with Irish Community NGOs and Business Representatives

Reception with Irish Community, NGOs and Business Representatives on Wednesday, November 8th, 2017.

August 2017

Elections in Kenya

02 August 2017

On the 8th August 2017 Kenya will hold Elections for the Presidency, National Parliament, County Assemblies and Governor Positions.  These elections are held every 5 years.

March 2017

Rhino Conservation: Greening rhino statues to raise awareness

16 March 2017

On Tuesday March 14th, the Embassy of Ireland in Kenya launched Ireland's second 'Greening' in Kenya, in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service. 

January 2017

Embassy supports Kenya's 2017 Elections Process

16 January 2017

Kenya is scheduled to hold elections in August 2017. A number of donors, including Ireland are helping the election process through support to the UNDP Strengthening the Electoral Process in Kenya (SEPK) project.