Czech Embassy in Nairobi

Proud to see 🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros aircraft, made by , take part in the air show during the swearing-in ceremony of H.E. President of Uganda 🇺🇬 Yoweri Museveni. ✈️

Known locally as “Puma”, the aircraft are operated by Ugandan 🇺🇬 pilots who received their training in 🇨🇿 — another example of the long-standing partnership and cooperation between our two countries.

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Looking back at the ! 👌📚

A pleasure to see beloved Kenyan 🇰🇪 author Yvonne Owuor among the inspiring voices shaping conversations on literature, identity and society.

Also proud to see 🇨🇿 support behind the playreading of “Sisters of the East” by 🇧🇮 Sheïlla Inangoma — inspired by the life of a Czech pioneer of women’s rights. A powerful and emotional performance brought to life by the amazing Kenyan actress Mumbi Kaigwa 🙏

Culture and literature continue to connect continents, stories and people. 🇨🇿🤝🇰🇪

During his visit to Prague, Kenya’s Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dr. , held a productive bilateral meeting with Ms. Marie Chatardová, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic. The discussions highlighted more than three decades of growing Czechia–Kenya relations and the strong momentum in our economic cooperation, including a 24.3% annual growth in Kenyan exports over the past five years and the signing of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement in September 2025.

The meeting also reaffirmed the close cooperation between Czechia and Kenya across multilateral fora and showcased the tangible impact of our partnership in conservation, education, and culture.

Among the important milestones discussed was the recent “Return of the Bongos” conservation mission, which saw four critically endangered mountain bongos transferred from 🇨🇿 to the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya 🇰🇪. Appreciation was also expressed for the long-standing Czech medical scholarship programme supporting Kenyan students and for innovative community initiatives such as the eco-conscious Shanga Trails artisan project.

We are pleased that Dr. Sing'Oei also attended a meeting with the Czech-Kenya Interparliamentary Group.

The Embassy was pleased to see the continued strengthening of the enduring friendship between our two countries, delivering meaningful benefits for both our peoples.

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Strengthening 🇨🇿🤝🇰🇪 ties through dialogue on global governance, security, and people-to-people connections.

It was a pleasure to welcome Kenya’s Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, , to Prague during — an important platform bringing together leaders and experts to discuss the future of international cooperation in an increasingly complex world.

During the conference, President Petr Pavel opened discussions focused on the state of multilateralism, global fragmentation, and the need for more resilient and inclusive international institutions fit for the 21st century. Dr. Sing’Oei also joined a high-level panel alongside former Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg, OAS Secretary for Multidimensional Security Ivan Marques, and Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin to reflect on the evolving global order and the future of multilateral cooperation.

The visit also highlighted the strong bonds between our two countries beyond diplomacy and policy. A special moment was the meeting with members of the Kenyan diaspora community and their families in the Czech Republic — a vibrant community contributing to deeper 🇨🇿🇰🇪 connections through culture, education, business, and personal ties.

We thank Dr. Korir Sing’Oei and the Kenyan delegation for their visit and look forward to continued cooperation between Czechia and Kenya on regional and global priorities.

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🤩💡 We are glad that the main coordinator of the entire initiative was

This took place 52 years after Josef Vágner brought the ancestors of all repatriated males to Dvůr Králové.

Foto: Petr Topič / Safari Park Dvůr Králové, MAFRA.

Young medical professionals from Rwanda 🇷🇼 are getting ready for their study trip to 🇨🇿.

The exchange takes place in partnership with the University Teaching Hospital of Butare within — the medical humanitarian programme of the government.

Through training, knowledge-sharing, and international cooperation, 🇨🇿🤝🇷🇼 partnerships continue to support the development of healthcare capacities and improve access to specialized medical care.

Great line up at
last w/end! 👌 Incl. beloved Kenyan 🇰🇪 author Yvonne Owuor. Also with 🇨🇿 support: playreading of “Sisters of the East” by 🇧🇮 Sheïlla Inangoma, inspired by life of a 🇨🇿 pioneer of women’s rights. Powerful reading by amazing 🇰🇪 Mumbi Kaigwa🙏

Great to host European Investment Bank 🇪🇺 Vice President 🇨🇿 Marek Mora together with 🇨🇿 companies, and representatives of the Kenyan 🇰🇪 government, private sector, and academia.

The discussions highlighted the strong potential of 🇨🇿🤝🇰🇪 cooperation and opened new opportunities to deepen partnerships in investment, innovation, and sustainable development. Looking forward to building on these connections and strengthening collaboration between Europe and Kenya.

Great reunion with Lucie Němečková, Director of the 🇨🇿 “Creative Africa” festival, which has been building partnerships between 🇨🇿 and artists for more than 20 years.

It is wonderful to welcome her to Kenya 🇰🇪 for the first time as she attends .

Creative exchange and cultural cooperation continue to bring our regions closer together — and Lucie is already loving the Kenyan vibe! 🎭🎶📚

🎉 Congratulations to 🇨🇿 Dvůr Králové Zoo on its 80th anniversary!

For decades, the zoo has been a trusted partner of 🇰🇪 Kenya in wildlife conservation, working closely with , Ol Pajeta Wildlife Conservancy and to protect endangered northern white rhinos 🦏 and mountain bongos.

To celebrate the recent transfer of mountain bongos from 🇨🇿 to Kenya 🇰🇪, the 🇨🇿 Embassy proudly adopted bongos at ❤️

Together, we continue supporting conservation efforts that help protect some of the world’s rarest species for future generations.