Kenya High Commission UK

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The Kenya High Commission in London was established in 1963 to pursue Kenya’s national interest in the United Kingdom, the International Maritime Organization and the commonwealth. The Mission has the mandate to forge closer relations between the people of Kenya and the people of United Kingdom in pursuit of deeper bilateral and multilateral cooperation in trade and investments, culture, science a

Photos from Kenya High Commission UK's post 14/02/2026

Positioning Kenya as a Premier Investment Destination 🇰🇪🇬🇧
The Kenya High Commissioner to the UK, H.E. Maurice Makoloo, held strategic engagements in London to advance Kenya–UK trade, investment, and diaspora partnerships.
Discussions with DMA focused on deepening investor-led collaboration and promoting KIICO 2026 as a gateway to high-impact opportunities in Kenya and across Africa. DMA agreed to partner with the Kenya High Commission in London to expand outreach to investors.
In a separate meeting with the Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council, talks centred on unlocking Commonwealth networks to drive green growth and scale investments in priority sectors including energy, manufacturing, agritech, and startups.
The High Commissioner also hosted the Eastern Africa Association, reaffirming commitment to stronger UK–Kenya economic cooperation, including plans for a joint business roundtable.
Engagements with diaspora leaders highlighted wellbeing, investment opportunities, youth empowerment initiatives, and collective efforts to share the .
Together, we continue to strengthen partnerships, unlock opportunity, and deliver on .

Photos from Kenya High Commission UK's post 07/02/2026

Kenya’s ambitions are bold unapologetically 🇰🇪

An impactful week advancing Kenya’s diplomatic, environmental and multilateral priorities. The High Commission deepened partnerships on global leadership, peace and security, ocean action, biodiversity conservation and Commonwealth cooperation.

From strategic engagements with the Global Leadership Foundation, to co-hosting a high-level briefing with World Resources Institute ahead of the 11th Our Ocean Conference which Kenya will proudly host 16–18 June 2026, the first time in Africa,Kenya continues to lead with clarity and conviction.

At IPBES-12 in Manchester, Kenya reaffirmed its advocacy for science-based, inclusive and people-centred solutions, championing sustainable development pathways that balance economic growth with environmental stewardship.

Kenya’s global leadership is growing and the ambition is clear.

Biodiversity SustainableDevelopment EnvironmentalStewardship Multilateralism

Photos from Kenya High Commission UK's post 23/01/2026

An engaging week concluded on a high note for the new High Commissioner Amb Maurice Makoloo, who paid courtesy calls on fellow Heads of Mission H.E. Mbelwa Kairuki, High Commissioner of the Republic of Tanzania and H.E. Johnstone Busingye, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda. The engagements provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on collaboration with the United Kingdom, while reflecting on the future of the UK–Africa Partnership and socio-economic and political collaboration within the Commonwealth.

15/01/2026

It was an honour to have Mr Nicholas Jarrold, Special Representative of the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, formally welcome Amb. Maurice Makoloo, High Commissioner-Designate, upon his first arrival in London for his diplomatic assignment.

Also present were the Charge d Affaires, Deputy Head of Mission and First Secretary

15/01/2026

The Mission represented by Trade Attaché and Minister Counsellor joined a delegation of women-led fashion and lifestyle enterprises under the SheTrades Commonwealth+ (STC+) Programme, proudly representing 🇰🇪 Kenya at 2026.

Kenyan brands including Wazawazi, JEILO Collections, Zanta Adeyde, Mambo Pambo World, Mubi Leather, Afroccessories Co. & Kisasa Weavers showcased export-ready apparel, leather goods, jewellery, textiles, accessories and home décor.

Their work blends contemporary African design with ethical, sustainable production, empowering women, youth and artisan communities across Kenya.

The Mission remains committed in supporting and championing apparel industry inline with the gov’t agenda to transform the sector into a major manufacturing and export driver, aligning with Vision 2030 and Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) goals.

📍 Olympia London | 🗓 13–15 January 2026

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Monday 9:30am - 12pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 12pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 12pm
Thursday 9:30am - 12pm
Friday 9:30am - 12pm