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VIEW ALL -OUR NEWSLETTER: PROMOTING SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR ALL (Issue #2 – 2023)
Dear Colleagues and Friends, The Kenya Mission in Geneva is pleased to share our second Newsletter issue of 2023: Promoting Social Justice for All....- 07/01/2024in General
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VISA FREE REGIME IN KENYA
Following the presidential directive that Kenya will be a visa free country from January 2024, a digital platform http://www.etakenya.go.ke has been developed to ensure that all travelers to Kenya are identified in advance through an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system. All travelers coming to Kenya shall henceforth be required to have an ... OUR NEWSLETTER: MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY AT A GLANCE (Issue #1 – 2023)
Dear Colleagues and Friends, The Kenya Mission in Geneva is pleased to share our first Newsletter issue of 2023: Multilateral Diplomacy at a Glance. Please always visit our website for Our future Newsletter Issues....2022 JAMHURI DAY SPEECH BY PR, AMB (DR.) CLEOPA MAILU, EGH
The Kenya Mission to United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva celebrated Jamhuri Day on 12.12.2022. The highlight of the celebration was the speech by the Permanent Representative to invited Kenyans and diginitaries....- 28/01/2022in General, Travel requirements
UPDATE: GENERAL TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAVELLERS TO KENYA (09.05.2023)
This notice is issued with effect from 9th May 2023. The following measures shall apply to travelers departing and arriving into the country.... - 26/01/2022in General
TAX AND CUSTOMS MATTERS FOR KENYANS IN THE DIASPORA
Information to all Kenyans. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has developed content sets on tax and customs matters to support both the diaspora and returning residents to improve tax compliance and has issued a document with information on the two main topics below. Please refer to KRA Tax and Customs Information for Kenyans in the...
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𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐍: 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀 𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐒 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐄𝐗𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
The State Department for Diaspora Affairs (SDDA)-@Diaspora_KE , commemorated its second anniversary on Wednesday during a…
"We appreciate the sacrifices that these Kenyans abroad make directly impacting education, healthcare, small business enterprises, housing, gender equality, rural development and poverty alleviation. We can enhance this contribution particularly if we reduce the cost of remitting…
"The Ministry, through the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, has organized this forum to hear from the diaspora and other critical stakeholders on how we can make our engagement even more beneficial, enriching and focused on the social-economic development of our beloved…
“60 Years of Kenya’s Diplomacy: The Hits, The Misses and The Lessons”
Join us tomorrow, 5th December for the Conference on the Commemoration of the
60th Anniversary of Kenya’s Diplomatic Journey at Chandaria Auditorium, University of Nairobi (Main Campus)
See you!…
“Let us come together to support our Diaspora, and we start by listening to them today, their views, their feedback and together chart a way forward as we target to change the narrative of engagement with our diaspora, from dealing with problems, to focusing more on empowering…
Dr. Korir Sing’Oei, Principal Secretary for the State Department of Foreign Affairs, today officiated the resumption of the High-Level Mediation for South Sudan after a three-month hiatus, signaling a renewed commitment to addressing the country’s prolonged conflict.…
“Beyond traditional investments, the State Department is working towards incentivizing the diaspora to explore diversified opportunities in areas such as renewable energy, technology, digital and creative economy, infrastructure, agribusiness, and the green economy. We are also…
“Our convergence here today underscores the significance of our diaspora, not only as contributors to the socio-economic fabric of our nation, but as essential partners in our diplomatic journey toward integration, growth and prosperity. Today, we recognize and appreciate the…
“Kenya ratified the amendment to the African Union Constitutive Act Article 3(q) in 2003, which invites and encourages full participation of the African Diaspora as part of our African continent in the building of the African continent. This reinforced our commitment to the…
Ambassador of the European Union to Kenya and Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN-Habitat, Henriette Geiger was present today at the final day of the Kenya Diplomacy at 60 exhibition.
She highlighted the relationship between the European Union to Kenya and the Ministry of…
When you are happy, we are happy.😊
We are grateful to you for gracing our exhibition at the KICC.
#DiplomacyInActionKE
Welcome to #DiasporaDay2024 and feel free to engage with the @Diaspora_KE as they celebrate #DiasporaAtTwo
We are live at the KICC: Diaspora Day 2024. #DiasporaAtTwo
Diaspora Day 2024, KICC, Nairobi https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1ynKODRVbwwGR
Exhibitions || 60 years of Kenya's Diplomatic Journey https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1rmxPoeqWoXJN
𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐈𝐂𝐂:
#DiasporaAtTwo #DiasporaDay2024
Diaspora Day 2024
Diaspora Day 2024
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𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐘𝐀'𝐒 𝟔𝟎𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐃𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘: 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
📍-Kenyatta International Convention Center
#DiasporaDay2024 #DiasporaAtTwo
Exhibitions || 60 years of Kenya's Diplomatic Journey https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1BdGYEAvRNlGX
See who is here!
@au_ibar
What do you know about AU-IBAR?
What don't you know about AU-IBAR?
Come engage with them and many more on the final day of the exhibition at KICC.
We can't wait to see you!
#DiplomacyInActionKE
Today is the day.
Join us at the KICC as we mark two years since inception and as we celebrate 60 years of Kenya's diplomatic journey. #DiasporaDay2024 #DiasporaAtTwo #DiplomacyInActionKE
Today is the final day of the Exhibition.
What time are you coming to KICC to experience everything it has to offer?
Gather your friends, colleagues, schoolmates, make your way here and soak in the excitement.
See you!
#DiplomacyInActionKE
Here comes the FINAL Day!
We are loving every moment, questions, and suggestions.
See you tomorrow! 😊
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1/2 Today, Amb. James WAWERU, DPR represented🇰🇪 at the UNHCR Pledging Conference. As a major& long-standing host country for refugees🇰🇪stressed on the importance of addressing root causes of displacement, resourcing solutions & ensuring ALL crises EVERYWHERE receive attention...
H.E Amb. Dr. Fancy TOO accompanied Hon. Dorcas Oduor, AG, and Head of Delegation to the 114th session of CERD, as she paid a courtesy call to Mr. Volker Turk, High Commissioner of Human Rights. Discussions centered on Kenya's priorities during the Human Rights Council.
H.E Amb. Dr. Fancy TOO received Hon. Dorcas Oduor, Attorney General, head of🇰🇪delegation to the the 114th Session of the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) during which🇰🇪is expected to undertake a review on its obligations under the Convention.
H.E Amb. Dr. Fancy TOO cohosted an International Conference on Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) together with Switzerland -which took place within the framework of the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
Full circle moments.......
The @BelgiuminKenya Ambassador, @pmaddens, shares how his father presented credentials to the late former President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, and decades later, he did the same with H.E. former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Want more incredible stories?…
How the exhibition is going down!
Ulikuja lini? Jana? Leo? Ama tukungoje kesho?
Welcome to the final day of the exhibition, tomorrow at the KICC.
See you then!
#DiplomacyInActionKE
H.E. @KindikiKithure today hosted Germany's Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, H.E. @roberthabeck, where they discoursed the prospects for further collaboration between Kenya and Germany.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟓𝐓𝐇 𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍-𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓, 𝐍𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐈
H.E Dr. @MusaliaMudavadi , Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary, Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has indicated that Kenya is ready for business with immense investment opportunities in…
What is the impact of Diplomacy on the economy and private sector in particular?
Follow the panel discussion on the Private Sector’s Role in Advancing Kenya’s Economic Diplomatic Agenda. -
#DiplomacyInActionKE
Private Sector Dialogue || 60 years of Kenya's Diplomatic Journey https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1djxXrpXrayGZ
DR. KORIR SINGOEI, PHD., C.B.S
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, STATE DEPARTMENT FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS DURING THE PRIVATE SECTOR DIALOGUE- @ 60 CELEBRATIONS OF KENYA’S DIPLOMATIC JOURNEY
"The international political economy is in the midst of an incredible transition, and private sector is…
PRIVATE SECTOR DIALOGUE
Join us as we discuss how the private sector can work with the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs to get market access for their products and services.
Issues to be discussed
- Private Sector’s Role in Advancing Kenya’s Economic Diplomatic…
Private Sector Dialogue || 60 years of Kenya's Diplomatic Journey https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1djxXrpXrayGZ
Today, the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs joined hands with the Kenya Forest Service at Ngong Road Forest Station to plant trees in celebration of Kenya’s 60 years of diplomacy.
Together, we are contributing to the ambitious mission of growing 15 billion trees in 5…
The PS. Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Dr. Korir Singo'ei during the tree planting exercise at the Ngong Road Forest Station, Bomas block.
"Kenya is known as a sporting champion.
Kenya is known for its leadership in peace and security.
We export tea, Coffee, Flowers…
Tree Planting || 60 years of Kenya's Diplomatic Journey https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1djGXrpXgzdxZ
Tree Planting || 60 years of Kenya's Diplomatic Journey
Tree Planting || 60 years of Kenya's Diplomatic Journey https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1OyKAZplZzWGb
𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐘𝐀’𝐒 𝟔𝟎 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘
Diaspora Affairs PS @roselinenjogu joined Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign & Diaspora Affairs @MusaliaMudavadi and her @ForeignOfficeKE counterpart @SingoeiAKorir for the official…
𝐏𝐒 𝐍𝐉𝐎𝐆𝐔 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐀 𝐒𝐖𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐀
Diaspora Affairs PS @roselinenjogu , during her working tour in Switzerland, met with Hon. Yvonne Apiyo Brandle-Amolo, a Swiss Parliamentarian of Kenyan…
Intergenerational Dialogue || 60 years of Kenya's Diplomacy Journey https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1dRKZdmyvjAJB
Happening now!!
The intergenerational Dialogue.
Follow the panel discussion as we find ways of adapting to an Evolving Diplomatic Landscape.
https://www.youtube.com/live/358D1AsJaXU?si=38TPlp1lRycW0ROF
Let's learn together!
#DiplomacyInActionKE
The fireside chat is on!
Join the discussion as we inspire the new generation of Kenyan Diplomats at the Intergenerational Dialogue -KICC.
https://www.youtube.com/live/358D1AsJaXU?si=38TPlp1lRycW0ROF
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"This dialogue will provide a platform for seasoned diplomats to impart their invaluable wisdom and lessons learned, while also inspiring and mentoring the next generation of diplomats. This event serves as an opportunity for young diplomats to challenge conventional thinking,…
"Gigiri complex is the largest UN compound in the world... This has solidified Kenya's role in governance."
...…
"Young leaders are not our future leaders, they are our present."
Mme Zainab Bangura, Director General UNON at the Intergenerational Dialogue at KICC…
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𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐘𝐀'𝐒 𝟔𝟎𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐃𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊
H.E Dr. @MusaliaMudavadi , Prime CS and CS, @ForeignOfficeKE and @Diaspora_KE is presiding over the official opening of the…
Live from the KICC, Nairobi
𝐏𝐒 𝐍𝐉𝐎𝐆𝐔 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐀 𝐒𝐖𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐀
Diaspora Affairs PS @roselinenjogu , during her working tour in Switzerland, met with Hon. Yvonne Apiyo Brandle-Amolo, a Swiss Parliamentarian of Kenyan…
The Team that delivered a high impact #MFAOpenDay2024. You helped us tell the story of what, how and why we do what we do to well over 1500 guests. Grateful for our phenomenal third secretaries and our diplomatic police. @ForeignOfficeKE #DiplomacyInAction
24TH EAC Heads of State Summit, Arusha, Tanzania. https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1eaKbaOgMgrxX
Trade remains a key engine for economic growth and regional integration. On account of this, we must address internal barriers to intra-East African Community (EAC) trade.
We must eliminate non-tariff barriers, enhance infrastructure connectivity and foster regulatory…
𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐘𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍
"On behalf of my Principal Secretary, Ms. @roselinenjogu , the entire multi-agency team and the Government of Kenya, I would like to wish you a safe journey back to Kenya. Please, inform your friends that there is…
Congratulations to H.E. President @WilliamsRuto on his election as the new Chair of the East African Community (EAC) during the 24th Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State.
Kenya’s pivotal role in promoting peace, security, and progress for both the region and the continent is…
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀 𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐘𝐀'𝐒 𝐃𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊,𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
Foreign Service Officers from @Diaspora_KE interacted with participants and members if the public at our booth on…
𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀 𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐒 𝐏𝐒 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀’𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘
The State Department for Diaspora Affairs, Principal Secretary, Ms. @roselinenjogu has acknowledged the contribution…
HAPPENING NOW!!!!!
𝐏𝐒 𝐍𝐉𝐎𝐆𝐔 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝟒 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐓 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐗, 𝐆𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐈
Diaspora Affairs PS @roselinenjogu is currently attending the Space 4 Women expert meeting theme '…
Russian diplomats attended the Open Day at @ForeignOfficeKE #DiplomacyInActionKE
Kila la heri ! @ForeignOfficeKE #diplomacyinactionKe
Ambassador @HadhiamboHellen, Secretary for Diaspora Welfare and Partnerships, represented @Diaspora_KE Principal Secretary Ms. @roselinenjogu in a consultative strategic meeting with Ambassador Dr. Fancy Too, Permanent Representative to Kenya's Mission at the UN in Geneva,…
Nairobi Governor H.E. Johnson Sakaja addressing the Future Diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs OPEN DAY.
#DiplomacyInActionKE
Happening now!
MFA Open day!
Are you here already? Are you on your way?
Come with all questions related to the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs.
We are happy to engage.
#DiplomacyInActionKE
Press Briefing On The 60th Anniversary Celebrations https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1lPJqOdoqmmKb
Press Briefing On The 60th Anniversary Celebrations https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1nAJEpyzwBaGL
As we mark 60 years of Kenya’s diplomatic journey, we welcome the general public to the #MFAOpenDay2024, an event that has been planned and will be executed by our young diplomats. Join us tomorrow to understand what the Ministry does, the career opportunities available and the…
Amb. Josphat K. Maikara, EBS, @kakaunda, Deputy Director General of the Americas & Caribbean Directorate, and Amb. Luis Levit, the Argentine Ambassador to the Republic of Kenya hold deliberations aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation on trade, sports, and the peaceful use of…
𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐄; 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘
Ambassador @HadhiamboHellen, Secretary for Diaspora Welfare and Partnerships, representing @Diaspora_KE Principal Secretary Ms. @roselinenjogu, met with Ms.…
𝐅𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎-𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐌𝐈𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒
Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary, Ms. @roselinenjogu paid a courtesy call on Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo , Director-General of the International Labour…
Amb. Dr. Fancy TOO paid a courtesy call to Mr. Volker Türk, High Commissioner for Human Rights. Discussions centered on Kenya's priorities, pledges and commitments ahead of 🇰🇪 tenure at the Human Rights Council.
Next year will be the 10yr anniversary of the #SafeSchoolsDeclaration👏
120 countries across the 🌍 have endorsed the declaration✍🏽
As SSD champions🇳🇴🇳🇬🇪🇸🇦🇷 we look forward to Kenya🇰🇪 hosting the 5th international conference on the #SSD
Global data governance debates: What’s in it for Africa? That was the key question in today's digital training for African diplomats in Geneva. EU pleased to fund this capacity-building project. Thanks to our partners @KenyaMissionUNG & @DiplomacyEdu!
In our final staff video interview before #MFAOpenDay2024, Ms. Catherine Nyoike tells us about how the Ministry's Integrated Protocol Management System (IPMIS) has transformed the administration of diplomatic privileges and immunities.
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I am pleased to announce that the WHO has recommended the R21/Matrix-M™️ Malaria vaccine. The efforts of @SerumInstIndia and @UniOfOxford have come to fruition. This will save thousands of lives, and bridge the gap between the demand and supply of vaccines against Malaria.
It is finally here!
Tupatane kesho for the Open Day.
Looking forward to engaging with you. To break it down for you. To expound. To explain.
Bring all Kenya's Diplomacy related questions.
#DiplomacyInActionKE
1 more day to #MfaOpenDay2024! Today, Amb. Yabesh Monari, Secretary, Foreign Service Administration and Management, details the operational aspects of Kenya's Foreign Service.
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𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐀, 𝐒𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐙𝐄𝐑𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃
Diaspora Affairs PS @roselinenjogu, on Wednesday evening, hosted a hybrid diaspora engagement , at the Kenya Mission in Geneva, Switzerland.
A number of issues including the transformative impact…
