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April 04, 2012
20:20
Formal Launch of New Programmes for Investors and Entrepreneurs
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The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr Alan Shatter TD, announced that the two new immigration programmes aimed at stimulating investment and job creation in Ireland, will be known as:

1)      The Immigrant Investor Programme

2)      The Start-up Entrepreneur Programme

The programmes will be open for applications from 15^th April 2012.

Announcing the commencement date of the programmes Minister Shatter said   “These programmes are all about investment and job creation. Everyone knows that the economic situation is challenging but sometimes that can be a catalyst for new ideas and I am happy that my Department, even though it does not have an overt economic remit, can play its part”.

For more information on the outlined details of the programmes
March 25, 2012
0:23
Irish Government Launches Innovative Africa Agri-Food Development Fund
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Above picture - from left to right: H.E. Catherine Muigai Mwangi, Ambassador of Kenya, Joe Costello T.D. Minister of State for Trade and Development, Simon Coveney T.D, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Eamonn Gilmore T.D. Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Peter Allan Kallaghe, Ambassador-Designate of Tanzania.

On Wednesday 21^st March, 2012, the Irish Government launched a €2 million Africa Agri-Food Development Fund. This is a joint initiative between the Departments of Agriculture, Food & the Marines and Foreign Affairs & Trade. The objective of the fund is to complement Ireland’s oversees development cooperation programme and support new partnerships development between the Irish agri-food sector and African countries to support sustainable growth of the food industry, build markets for local produce and support mutual trade between Ireland and Africa.

The Fund was launched by Mr. Eamon Gilmore, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Mr. Siomon Coveney, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Mr. Joe Costello, Minister of State for Trade and Development. In attendance too were H.E. Ms. Catherine Muigai Mwangi, Kenyan Ambassador to Ireland, Mr. Peter Allan Kallaghe, Tanzania’s Ambassador-Designate, resident in UK, senior government officials, Chief Executive Officers from different agri-food companies in Ireland and Irish NGO’s.

The €2 million Fund will initially run on a two-year pilot phase basis (2012 - 2013) and it is proposed that the pilot phase will concentrate on Kenya and Tanzania.

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Speech by H.E. Ms. Catherine Muigai Mwangi, Kenyan Ambassador
December 19, 2011
14:41
Diaspora Meeting
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DIASPORA MEETING – 1^ST FEBRUARY 2012

The Embassy wishes to communicate that a meeting for all Kenyans residing in Ireland will be held on Wednesday, 1^st February, 2012 from 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. at the Africa Centre, as a follow-up to the meeting for Kenyans held on 2^nd November, 2011.

Venue:           Africa Centre

                       18 Stephen’s Lane

                        Dublin 2

Contact:          Kenya Embassy

                         Tel: 01-6136380

                         Email: info@kenyaembassyireland.net
November 23, 2011
21:12
Kenya Year Book
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Kenya Year Book consolidates the country’s achievements and initiatives in all sectors of economic, social and political life. The reference book is a source of information about Kenya’s governance, culture, economy, trade, sports, health, education, infrastructure among others. More information and a softcopy of the book is available at http://www.kenyayearbook.go.ke/
October 08, 2011
0:56
Questionnaire for Kenyans in Diaspora
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This is to inform that the Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC) is inviting all Kenyan in the Diaspora to actively participate in a survey of how they can be engaged in the electoral process in Kenya. The Embassy therefore wishes to draw your attention to access the survey’s instrument and participate in the survey. http://www.iiec.or.ke/diaspora-survey/
September 27, 2011
20:27
Africa - Ireland Economic Forum
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The first Africa – Ireland Economic Forum was held on 13^th September 2011 at the Smurfit School of Business in Dublin, hosted by the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr. Eamon Gilmore T.D. and attended by among others the Minister of State for Development and Trade and the Secretary General of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. This was the first Economic Forum of its kind in Ireland. It was an outcome of a proposal by the African Embassies resident in Ireland for a joint approach to promote trade between Ireland and Africa initiated by the Kenyan Embassy in Dublin in consultations with UCD, Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. It provided an opportunity for the African Embassies in Ireland to talk investors/ business community about available opportunities in different African Nations.

Speaking at the forum, H.E. Catherine Muigai Mwangi, Kenyan Ambassador and dean of the African group of Ambassadors outlined Africa’s potential. She said;

“……this is a landmark occasion as we, African Ambassadors, assemble here to talk business - and to do business - with the business community of Ireland…..We want the business community of Ireland to start looking at Africa in a different way. We want Africa to be viewed as a market. We want Africans considered as consumers and producers…..

September 18, 2011

20:44
Kenyans for Kenya Fund Drive
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Following the drought crisis at the Horn of Africa, a funds drive initiative dubbed 'Kenyans for Kenya' was founded by the Kenya Red Cross Society in association with KCB Foundation and the Media Owners Association Safaricom. Kenyans for Kenya funds drive initially aimed at raising Kshs. 500 million has now raised over Kshs. 610 million in cash and pledges. The initiative has broadened its reach to target individuals and businesses at the coast to raise KShs.1 billion to support areas mostly affected by drought in the region.

For more information visit: http://www.kenyansforkenya.org

March 15, 2011

22:47
15th KITE 2011 (KENYA)
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International Trade Exhibition
26^th - 28^th November 2011, Nairobi, Kenya

Kenya International Trade Exhibition (KITE) which will be held in Nairobi, in November 2011. It is set to present over 10,000 products, equipment and machinery from over 30 countries across the globe. For more information: http://www.expogr.com/expokenya/

February 17, 2011

13:11
Summer ideas
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For most families, the summer months are our best chance to have a longer getaway. If you are in search of something completely fun and different this summer, Kenya is your destination for the adventure of a lifetime, from wildlife viewing, to mountain climbing, hill walking, bird watching, cycling, golf and horse-riding as well as cultural visit. Whatever one chooses Kenya will meet their requirements.

So decide what you want to do and let the adventure begin!

For the adrenaline lovers Rhino Charge in May will be something to think about!

Join competitors from all over the world to battle it out to raise the most money and become champion during the annual 4WD fundraising race held in the bush approximately eight hours from Nairobi. Rattling through the African wilderness is ‘Rhino Charge’, a competition that raises money for Rhino Ark, which plays a large part in the protection of Kenya's Aberdare National Park, a sanctuary for the endangered Black Rhino and many other rare species which are being threatened by deforestation. Rhino Charge has become a sporting event in its own right.

For more information: http://www.rhinocharge.co.ke

13:05
Great hash migration 2012 in Mombasa
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Kenya won the privilege to host Interhash 2012. A biennial event of Hashers from different groups getting together to run and drink beer together. This will be the first time the event is being hosted in Africa, Kenya the home to the world’s greatest middle and long distance runners. The event will be staged in Mombasa, which is located on the Indian Ocean with exotic beaches, diverse marine life and world class hotels   between 25^th and 27^th May 2012.

It is also programmed to coincide with The Great Wildebeest Migration. Africa’s greatest wildlife attraction, a dramatic trek taken annually by a million plus wildebeest on a three week frenzied journey across Africa’s savannah, into the crocodile infested Mara river in Kenya and through the Mara landscape with the lions, cheetahs, leopards and other predators in their pursuit.

For more information: http://www.hashmigration2012kenya.com/

12:52
The dairy sector in Kenya
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Milk is a source of protein and other nutrients for many people in the world, but it also ensures a steady income to farmers who produce it. African milk has come up against competition from Europe, which is generally much cheaper. This competition represents a significant cost to African countries. The cheap imports of dairy products weigh heavily on lower prices of domestic products. Yet, in developing countries, the price of agricultural products creates incentives to invest. These cheap imports, therefore, represent an extra barrier to development of agricultural sectors and the economy in general. Despite this competition, African initiatives have allowed the emergence of a genuine dairy sector in some countries on the continent, although it still remains largely underdeveloped.

In Kenya, supporting small producers has allowed self-sufficiency and the sector is worth $230 million according to a study by the ILRI. Kenya boast one of the most developed industry in sub- Saharan Africa, but it has not been an easy sailing. Policy has had to change to support the industry, regulatory body created by the Government to organize, regulate and develop the national dairy industry and an introduction of a 60% tariff dairy imports.

Aid policies and training for farmers (support for investment activity, improving hygiene, training on livestock behaviour, establishment of norms and quality standards, etc. are now regularly carried out.

Read more on:http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/business/-/2560/1033800/-/cend4bz/-/

September 28, 2010

18:27
Kenya calls for fast tracking of the EAC Integration
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Kenya has called on the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) to fast track the implementation of Laws to boost the EAC Integration process. While giving the government position on the EAC integration Mrs. Sambili, Minister for EAC urged both EALA and the National Assembly of Kenya to give priority to the pending laws that will hasten the regional integration of the five member countries block.   Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda were the original founding members of the new EAC formed in 1997.

Hon. Dr. Helen Sambili, Kenya's Minister for East African Community

Speaking to a EAC supported sensitisation meeting for Kenya's for Members of Parliament on the advantages of The EAC Common Market, Hon. Sambili noted that the Law makers of the two Parliaments have a key role to play in the passing of the laws in order to actualise the commitment of the member countries.  Kenya's call for fast tracking of the integrations takes into consideration the challenge of implementation the Common Market Protocol which is expect to open business within the region in terms of free movement of goods and services, labour and capital.

September 14, 2010

15:01
Kenya invites International Bids for Lamu Port
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The Kenya Government has invited international bids for the Lamu Port. The town of Lamu is located on the Kenyan coast north of the country's second largest City of Mombasa which is also one of Africa's largest ports.   Kenya's Enchanted Island of Lamu is also a popular touristic destination for its cultural heritage with a near perfect fusion of African and Arabic traditions and forklores.   The Lamu Port is a flagship project of the Kenya National Vision 2030; the country's blueprint for economic development which aims to tranform Kenya to mid-income status within the next 20 years.

August 23, 2010

19:00
Kenya reaffirms its growing supremacy in World Athletics
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Kenya has once again taken centre stage as a leading sporting nation at the ISTAAF 2010 IAAF World Challenge in Berlin where the 21years old David Lekuta Rudisha set a new world record for 800ms. Following in the footsteps of many others before him including previous record holder Mr. Wilson Kipketer (now Danish), Mr. Billy Konchillah (1987 World Champion) and the ultimate Mr. Kipchoge Arap Keino (Winner of 1968 Summer Olympics), among many, Rudisha clocked 1:41.09 against Kipketer’s 1.41.11 of 1997. Rudisha adds his new title to the African and junior world champions.

Rudisha celebrates his new World 800m record (www.iaaf.org)

The new record reasserts Kenya’s supremacy as a sporting nation.

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