tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications in Kenya2025-04-30T15:10:02+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/kanga-power-homegrown-cotton-for-a-homegrown-economy-uk-kenya-launch-lamu-cotton-processing-facility2025-04-30T15:10:02+01:00Kanga power! Homegrown cotton for a homegrown economy 鈥� UK & Kenya launch Lamu cotton processing facility.A partnership between Kenya, the UK and private sector to deliver growth and jobs by reducing reliance on foreign imports, supporting women and the environment.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-kenya-defence-partnership-deepened-during-defence-secretary-visit-to-nairobi2025-04-07T18:19:31+01:00UK-Kenya defence partnership deepened during Defence Secretary visit to NairobiDefence Secretary met with Agnes Wanjiru鈥檚 family to offer condolences, fulfilling his commitment and making him the first UK Minister to meet with them. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/defence-secretary-meets-family-of-the-late-agnes-wanjiru-in-kenya2025-04-07T00:00:00+01:00Defence Secretary meets family of the late Agnes Wanjiru in KenyaThe UK Defence Secretary, John Healey MP, met family members of the late Agnes Wanjiru,to express his condolences. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/kenya-and-uk-hold-workshop-to-improve-business-regulation-and-put-shillings-in-peoples-pockets2025-03-11T08:39:10+00:00Kenya and UK hold workshop to improve business regulation and put shillings in people鈥檚 pocketsThree-day workshop will equip officials with policy tools to improve regulatory environment and overcome barriers to attract investment and growthtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/by-land-and-by-sea-uk-supports-us-led-military-exercises-improving-african-security-and-stability2025-02-20T00:00:00+00:00By land and by sea: UK supports US-led military exercises improving African security and stabilityThe UK Armed Forces are working with allies to deliver joint exercises with African partners to protect our people, prosperity and shared values.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-funded-trade-innovation-praised-for-driving-regional-growth2024-12-04T05:04:53+00:00UK-funded trade innovation praised for driving regional growthA UK-funded cargo tracking system has been praised in a flagship report for driving growth, keeping cargo and drivers safe, and speeding up trade across East Africa.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-army-and-kdf-test-cutting-edge-military-tech-in-joint-training2024-11-26T12:05:57+00:00British Army and KDF Test Cutting-Edge Military Tech in Joint TrainingThe British Army and Kenya Defence Forces conducted a joint training exercise (Ex. Haraka Storm Bravo) in Laikipia County using new state of the art training technology to better monitor and train soldiers - a vital part of 鈥�tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tough-new-action-to-tackle-violence-against-women-and-girls-as-government-marks-16-days-of-activism2024-11-25T00:00:00+00:00Tough new action to tackle violence against women and girls as government marks 16 Days of ActivismNew UK action announced to tackle online violence and abuse against women and girls.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-pledges-ksh-660-million-to-kenya-to-boost-weather-and-information-services2024-11-15T13:08:58+00:00UK pledges Ksh 660 million to Kenya to boost weather and information servicesUK Minister for Development Anneliese Dodds announced a Ksh660 million in new funding for weather services in Kenya, part of the Ksh4.8 billion uplift to the Africa Weather programme.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/lanes-drains-and-automobiles-new-port-road-driving-growth-and-changing-lives2024-11-14T00:00:00+00:00Lanes, drains, and automobiles 鈥� new port road driving growth and changing livesThe UK, Denmark and Kenya have officially opened a critical link road at Mombasa Port, which is driving growth through trade and improving the lives of residents.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-mobilises-further-finance-to-lower-cost-of-borrowing-for-kenyan-smes2024-11-05T00:00:00+00:00UK mobilises further finance to lower cost of borrowing for Kenyan SMEsUK announces KSH 667 million ($5.2m) fund to mobilise up-to KSH 38.85 billion ($300m) of finance through FSD Africa to support SMEs to deliver jobs and growthtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-uk-money-to-combat-human-trafficking2024-10-09T00:00:00+01:00New UK money to combat human traffickingUK announces 拢4 million to address irregular migration at source and support vulnerable communities.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pan-african-partnership-reaches-milestone-for-long-term-climate-finance-solutions-in-kenya2024-09-30T00:00:00+01:00Pan-African partnership reaches milestone for long-term climate finance solutions in KenyaMobilisation of climate finance set to be boosted across East Africa through new UK-backed company as investors put pen to paper to begin operations.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-meeting-with-president-ruto-of-kenya-25-september-20242024-09-26T08:49:04+01:00PM meeting with President Ruto of Kenya: 25 September 2024The Prime Minister met Kenyan President William Ruto at UNGA this afternoon.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-uk-kenya-investment-partnership-rings-in-uk-trade-visit2024-09-24T08:21:57+01:00New UK-Kenya investment partnership rings in UK trade visitNairobi Securities Exchange launches partnership with UK development investor as UK trade lead visits Nairobi.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-army-and-kenya-defence-forces-provide-free-medical-treatment-to-residents-in-isiolo-and-laikipia-counties2024-09-12T00:00:00+01:00British Army and Kenya Defence Forces provide free medical treatment to residents in Isiolo and Laikipia countiesBritish Army troops training in Kenya provided free medical services to over 17,000 residents of Isiolo and Laikipia Counties in partnership with the Kenya Defence Forces, local hospitals, and NGOs.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-high-commissioner-opens-6th-africa-regional-security-conference2024-08-28T00:00:00+01:00UK High Commissioner opens 6th Africa security conferenceHigh Commissioner Neil Wigan opened the conference on counter-improvised explosive devices bringing together security experts from the continent.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-high-commissioner-pays-first-visit-to-wajir-county2024-08-23T11:37:42+01:00British High Commissioner pays first visit to Wajir CountyBritish High Commissioner Neil Wigan pays first visit to Wajir County to discuss partnership and the impact of UK programming in the county.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/choose-chevening-applications-now-open-for-kenyas-future-leaders2024-08-08T15:44:53+01:00Choose Chevening! Applications now open for Kenya's future leadersApplications for Chevening Scholarships are now open, prospective candidates can submit their applications by 5 November.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/all-aboard-kenyan-marines-getting-into-ship-shape2024-07-30T08:44:15+01:00All aboard - Kenyan Marines getting into Ship-shape The Kenyan Marine Commando Unit (KMCU) has taken part in action-packed training exercises delivered by the UK Royal Marines.