tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications in Kenya 2025-04-30T15:10:02+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/kanga-power-homegrown-cotton-for-a-homegrown-economy-uk-kenya-launch-lamu-cotton-processing-facility 2025-04-30T15:10:02+01:00 Kanga 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-nairobi 2025-04-07T18:19:31+01:00 UK-Kenya defence partnership deepened during Defence Secretary visit to Nairobi Defence 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-kenya 2025-04-07T00:00:00+01:00 Defence Secretary meets family of the late Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya The 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-pockets 2025-03-11T08:39:10+00:00 Kenya and UK hold workshop to improve business regulation and put shillings in people鈥檚 pockets Three-day workshop will equip officials with policy tools to improve regulatory environment and overcome barriers to attract investment and growth tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/by-land-and-by-sea-uk-supports-us-led-military-exercises-improving-african-security-and-stability 2025-02-20T00:00:00+00:00 By land and by sea: UK supports US-led military exercises improving African security and stability The 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-growth 2024-12-04T05:04:53+00:00 UK-funded trade innovation praised for driving regional growth A 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-training 2024-11-26T12:05:57+00:00 British Army and KDF Test Cutting-Edge Military Tech in Joint Training The 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-activism 2024-11-25T00:00:00+00:00 Tough new action to tackle violence against women and girls as government marks 16 Days of Activism New 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-services 2024-11-15T13:08:58+00:00 UK pledges Ksh 660 million to Kenya to boost weather and information services UK 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-lives 2024-11-14T00:00:00+00:00 Lanes, drains, and automobiles 鈥� new port road driving growth and changing lives The 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-smes 2024-11-05T00:00:00+00:00 UK mobilises further finance to lower cost of borrowing for Kenyan SMEs UK 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 growth tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-uk-money-to-combat-human-trafficking 2024-10-09T00:00:00+01:00 New UK money to combat human trafficking UK 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-kenya 2024-09-30T00:00:00+01:00 Pan-African partnership reaches milestone for long-term climate finance solutions in Kenya Mobilisation 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-2024 2024-09-26T08:49:04+01:00 PM meeting with President Ruto of Kenya: 25 September 2024 The 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-visit 2024-09-24T08:21:57+01:00 New UK-Kenya investment partnership rings in UK trade visit Nairobi 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-counties 2024-09-12T00:00:00+01:00 British Army and Kenya Defence Forces provide free medical treatment to residents in Isiolo and Laikipia counties British 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-conference 2024-08-28T00:00:00+01:00 UK High Commissioner opens 6th Africa security conference High 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-county 2024-08-23T11:37:42+01:00 British High Commissioner pays first visit to Wajir County British 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-leaders 2024-08-08T15:44:53+01:00 Choose Chevening! Applications now open for Kenya's future leaders Applications 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-shape 2024-07-30T08:44:15+01:00 All 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.