Angola’s Tourism Push and Growing Interest in Partnerships with Kenya
As Angola accelerates efforts to diversify its oil-dependent economy, the country is increasingly looking toward strategic partnerships across Africa with Kenya emerging as a key potential ally in shaping its tourism future. In an exclusive interview during his recent visit in Kenya at the Future Hospitality Summit event in Nairobi, the Secretary of State for […]
How Chinese New Year Celebrations in Nairobi Are Strengthening Kenya- China Ties
Nairobi lit up with colour, culture, and diplomacy as the Chinese New Year celebrationstook center stage at the 3rd Nairobi Chinese New Year Gala, hosted by the ChineseEmbassy. Bringing together Chinese nationals, Kenyan officials, and members of theinternational community, the event was more than just a cultural showcase but areflection of deepening ties between China […]
Kyle Gittens on Why Barbados Is Looking to Africa for Its Next Wave ofGrowth
Kyle Gittens is the Director of Emerging Markets for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) atBarbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI). With the recent opening of a regional office inNairobi, Kenya, Barbados is making a strategic bet on Africa and the GCC as high-potential source markets. We spoke to Gittens about the strategy behind the move, […]
The Diplomat Who Turned Borders into Bridges for Tourism
When Paul Mukumbya officially retires as Uganda’s Consul General in Mombasa, heleaves behind more than a distinguished 31-year diplomatic career. He leaves a livingpartnership, one that has reshaped how Uganda and Kenya collaborate on tourism,proving that diplomacy, when anchored in people and private enterprise, can quietlytransform regional economies.Mukumbya’s journey into diplomacy was not a childhood […]
Whether it’s travelling, strengthening relationships and cooperations and signing agreements, Indonesian Ambassador to Kenya.
At home in foreign landsWhether it’s travelling, strengthening relationships and cooperations andsigning agreements, Indonesian Ambassador to Kenya His ExcellencyMuhamad Hery Saripudin loves every bit of being a diplomat Being posted in Kenya in 2020, was a dream come true for His Excellency Dr MuhamadHery Saripudin and his wife Zulfah Nahdliyati despite travelling at the height […]
From Ol Pejeta to Kilimanjaro: Deputy Ambassador Eyal David’s Journey Through Kenya and Beyond
When Eyal David travelled to Ol Pejeta Conservancy in August 2020, he did not expect asimple weekend getaway to spark a digital conversation across two nations. The DeputyAmbassador of Israel to Kenya had posted travel photos before. But this time, theresponse was overwhelming.The likes, comments and messages poured in from both Kenyans and Israelis and […]
The Japanese ambassador Amb. Ryoichi HORIE and Madam Yuko share their story
On December 6 th 10 pm this year, Ambassador Ryoichi Horie received a message fromthe PS of foreign affairs, Amb. Macharia Kamau, that his request to perform before thepresident with his wife during his last courtesy call as the Japanese ambassador in thecountry, was granted. This was a rare chance to do so since the […]
Why Kenya Is Turning to Olive Oil and Why Tunisia Is Winning the Market
Olive oil is steadily finding its way into Kenyan kitchens, restaurant menus, andsupermarket shelves, driven by rising health awareness, changing urban lifestyles,and growing exposure to international cuisines. Once considered a niche product forexpatriates and high-end hotels, olive oil is increasingly embraced by middle- andupper-income Kenyans seeking healthier cooking alternatives, a shift that isreshaping the country’s […]
The ambassador of Morocco Interview
H.E. Amb. Abderrazak LaasselAmbassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to KenyaWhat inspired you to join the diplomatic service?My diplomatic career began after I graduated from the National School for PublicAdministration in 1986, where I specialised in diplomacy. Shortly after, I was recruitedby the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Morocco. It has been a long and […]
Ambassador of Japan interview
Ambassador Okaniwa Ken: Culture, Travel, and 60 Years ofKenya–Japan RelationsYour tie has an interesting motif. Does it have a meaning?Yes, it does. We follow the lunar calendar, and this is the Year of the Rabbit. That’swhy I’m wearing a tie with rabbits on the moon making mochi. It comes from atraditional fable. I bought it […]