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 […]