Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kenya

Today is World Hepatitis Day! “It’s time for action” is the theme for 2024. Viral hepatitis is the second leading infectious cause of death globally, with an estimated 304 million people worldwide live with hepatitis B or C. For most, testing and treatment remain beyond reach. The Dutch Global Health Strategy 2023-2030: “Working together for health worldwide” aims to contribute in a coordinated and targeted way to improving public health around the world, including elimination efforts of viral hepatitis. @DUTCHMFA @MinVWS @GlobalHealthOrg @WHO @WHOKENYA MOH_Kenya https://lnkd.in/eu4n5dJR

🌐 Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting Netherlands Business Hub Kenya at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for a special board meeting aimed at deepening our relationship.  The event featured insightful presentations on knowledge and information sharing, discussions on areas of collaboration, and concluded with a vibrant networking cocktail. Cheers to stronger partnerships! 🤝✨ #Networking #Collaboration

Welcoming to the newest member to the NL Embassy Team in Nairobi! 🇳🇱 Hello everyone! My name is Julie Fraser, the newest Embassy Science Fellow in Kenya. Back in the Netherlands I am an assistant professor of international law at Utrecht University (but I am actually Australian). My research in Kenya is on the resolution of disputes arising due to climate change before ‘alternative’ justice mechanisms. To me this relates to core issues of climate justice and social justice, which fit my passion for human rights. The core principles of human rights are equality and dignity, which are my motivation for everything. In addition to being a nerd, I also love art, theatre, and dance. And cats. I arrived in Kenya in June when the protests started, so it has been interesting to talk to everyone in depth about the current political situation. With thanks Dr. Julie Fraser

🛳 Interesting trade mission happening in Tanzania! 📅 6 - 8 November 2024 See below link for details

On July 4, 2024, representatives from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kenya and the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs met with Mr. Abubakar Hassan Abubakar, Principal Secretary, State Department of Investment Promotion. 🤝 The discussions revolved around the status of the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) 📜, investment climate issues 🌐, upcoming trade missions ✈️, the top sectors of focus for enhanced trade and investments between Kenya and the Netherlands including water 💧, energy ⚡, agriculture 🌾, logistics 🚚, and health 🏥, and strategic next steps for increased investments 💼. Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken | Abubakar Hassan Abubakar | Viola Chelang'at Kilel ,CDFA | Laura Janssen

Last week Friday, the Netherlands Business Hub Kenya and Q-Point B.V. kicked off an exciting mentorship program for young Kenyan entrepreneurs! 🌟🚀 Can't wait to see where this journey leads them. #Mentorship #Entrepreneurship

💧 Will you join the ‘Water as Leverage Nakuru’ team? The Water as Leverage tender is online. RVO is putting together a multidisciplinary team for a climate-proof water infrastructure. Send your proposal before 7 October to [email protected] if you would like to participate.

🌹 🇰🇪 Kenya's floriculture market is a critical segment of its agricultural sector, valued at USD 861.6 million in 2018 and projected to grow annually by 4.7% between 2020 and 2025. In 2020, the country produced 142,477.8 metric tons of fresh flowers, generating an impressive USD 1.09 billion. This vibrant industry not only boosts Kenya's economy but also provides direct employment to over 150,000 people and indirectly supports more than 500,000 through related goods and services. To sustain this growth, a robust plant variety protection system is essential. https://lnkd.in/dp9UUAi5

🌍 Are you active in life sciences & health or solar energy solutions for businesses? ☀️Are you ready to explore new opportunities, do business or invest in Kenya? 👉Join the economic missions to Kenya from October 14-18, 2024! Read more & apply now via below link 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dJX_MxiC #60yearsofNLKE

|| Humans of the Embassy|| Hello everyone,   My name is Laura Janssen and I am a senior policy officer at the international trade and investment department, based in The Hague. The past few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure to join the Trade and Investment Team at the Embassy. I’ve learned about the trade relation between both countries, the chances and challenges, and the work of the Embassy to support the position of Dutch businesses in Kenya. We have worked together on ways to enhance the trade and investment dialogue between the Netherlands and Kenya. I particularly enjoyed identifying the opportunities that existing and new regulatory frameworks, such as the EU-Kenya EPA, offer in order to strengthen the trade relationship.   My key motivation for what I do, as an individual and professional, is to improve situations in ways that benefit everyone involved. This requires a good understanding of the needs and perspectives of the stakeholders. It was therefore a great opportunity that during my time at the Embassy, I’ve had the chance to meet with almost every member of the Embassy staff, civil society organizations, with senior officials from Kenyan ministries, the EU delegation and the Dutch business community.   Though it was short, living in Nairobi was absolutely great. There are endless places to discover, delicious food to taste, and I love the fact that beautiful nature is literally around the corner. I was particularly impressed with the Nairobi National Park and the Karura forest. The best part of the Nairobi experience though, were the people I’ve met – super friendly, creative, resilient and open.   Whether for work or for holidays, I will definitely visit Nairobi again!