Kenya High Commission, Canberra

On 11th and 12th May, Nairobi will become the meeting point of Africa’s voice, ambition and future as Kenya hosts the Africa Forward Summit. Today, I officially received the symbolic ceremonial key of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), marking Kenya’s full readiness to host this landmark continental gathering. The handover, led by KICC Chief Executive Officer James Mwaura through Cabinet Secretary @rebecca_miano, formally transferred operational responsibility of the venue to my office and to H.E. @arnaud_suquet, Ambassador of France to Kenya temporarily, as co-hosts of the Summit. I commend the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, KICC management and staff, the Summit Secretariat, our French partners, security agencies, protocol and technical teams, and all institutions that have worked tirelessly over the past months to prepare for this historic moment. Kenya is ready. Africa is ready. 🌍🇰🇪 #AfricaForward #AfricaForward2026

"It will be a moment of reset, recalibration and repositioning. Here, Africa will sit as a co-leader, a co-creator, a co-innovator imagining a new future of this partnership. The decisions taken in Nairobi in May will not be abstract, they will deliver tangible outcomes for and with Africa." ~ Principal Secretary Korir SingOei's remarks on the upcoming #AfricaForward summit in Nairobi. More than 30 Heads of State, over 1,500 top business leaders and more than 2,000 entrepreneurs all coming together for one defining moment. Karibuni. Bienvenue. Welcome to Nairobi! 🌍 11–12 May 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya. More at africaforwardsummit.go.ke #AfricaForward #AfricaForward2026

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On #AnzacDay, we gathered to mark 111 years since the Gallipoli campaign and pay our respects to all those who have served and continue to serve. We will remember them. @dfat @DefenceAust @kdfinfo

Understanding the shifting global strategic environment is essential to shaping effective and forward-looking foreign policy. This morning, I had the privilege of delivering a lecture at the National Defence College Nairobi, to the participants of Course 28 of 2025-2026 on Kenya’s Foreign Policy in the Contemporary Strategic Environment. Our discussion drew on insights from leading thinkers as we examined the complexity of today’s international system, the rise of regional blocs, and evolving power dynamics. We also reflected on Africa’s position, its challenges, including debt vulnerability, climate risks, and access to capital, alongside its immense potential driven by demographics and natural resources. The East African Community continues to demonstrate meaningful progress towards regional integration. Kenya remains committed to proactive global engagement, shaping outcomes on climate action, technology, and multilateral cooperation. Proud of the great work by the NDC under Lt. Gen Mwinyikai, the Commandant and Ambassador Simon Nabukwesi (the Civilian Assistant Commandant). @NDUKenya @ForeignOfficeKE

The Kenya High Commission in Canberra was honoured to host the National Defence College (NDC)–Kenya during their regional study visit to Australia from 12th to 18th April 2026.@ForeignOfficeKE @Diaspora_KE

A special moment as players from @KGSAFoundation joined @TheMatildas 🇦🇺 at a training camp ahead of Wednesday’s final vs @StarletsKE 🇰🇪. A rare chance for young players to train with Australia’s elite national squad.⚽️💚

On Wednesday 15 April 2026, the High Commissioner paid a courtesy call on Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales at Government House Sydney.@ForeignOfficeKE

Delighted to host H.E. Jenny Da Rin, High Commissioner of Australia. Our partnership has reached new heights following the successful 60th-anniversary commemorations in both Nairobi and Canberra last year. Through the Senior Officials Talks (SOTs) framework, we remain committed to deepening cooperation in strategic areas, particularly climate action, food security, hospitality and mining, among others. We are confident that the presence of AuSTRADE office in Nairobi will further expand Kenya-Australia trade. Our vibrant diaspora of over 23,000 Kenyans in Australia, 8,500 of whom are students, strengthens our people-to-people ties. @ForeignOfficeKE

Received a courtesy call from Wilson Kogo, Kenya’s High Commissioner to Australia and the Pacific Islands. The engagement focused on enhancing cooperation in key sectors.

I hosted H.E. Amb. Dr Wilson Kipngetich Arap Kogo, the Kenyan High Commissioner to Australia, to explore pathways for deeper economic cooperation, focusing on strengthening Kenya–Australia ties to support the growth of MSMEs through bilateral collaboration and engagement with the diaspora community. Our discussions focused on expanding opportunities for Kenyan MSMEs to invest and participate in various sectors in Australia, while also exploring institutional partnerships between Australian MSME-focused organisations and our State Department. A key area of interest was entrepreneurship development for youth, as well as a labour mobility initiative, dubbed Wezesha Job Majuu Program under the Uwezo Fund, to ease access to opportunities for Kenyans in Australia. The Diaspora community in Australia has an opportunity to create market linkages for “Made in Kenya” products and facilitate knowledge exchanges that will enable Kenya to leverage Australia's best practices to further strengthen our MSME ecosystem. @Diaspora_KE @roselinenjogu

Dr. Wilson K. Kogo, High Commissioner of Kenya to Australia-@KHC_Canberra, today paid a courtesy call on Amb. Ann Wanjohi-@Amb_annWanjohi, Director of the Liaison & Partnerships Division at the State Department for Diaspora Affairs (SDDA). The High Commissioner commended SDDA’s support for the successful celebrations of 60 years of diplomatic relations between Kenya and Australia. Discussions centered on strengthening Kenya-Australia cooperation in education, health, labour mobility, and enhanced consular services for the Kenyan diaspora in Australia. The meeting also explored collaboration on the upcoming Diaspora Investment Forum to boost investments back home. Amb. Wanjohi highlighted opportunities in philanthropy, environment, and climate change-particularly tree planting-as key areas for diaspora partnerships. #Partnerships #DiasporaFirst #KenyaInAustralia

I held a productive meeting with H.E. Dr. Wilson K. Kogo, the Kenyan High Commissioner to Australia who paid a courtesy call at my office. Our discussions centered on this year’s premier mining conference in Australia, the Africa Down Under (ADU).

The High Commission had the pleasure of hosting Cowra County Officials, led by Councillor Nikki Kiss, Deputy Mayor of Cowra Shire Council, and Cowra Festival Youth Ambassadors, during their annual visit to Canberra.@ForeignOfficeKE @Diaspora_KE