The Clock is Ticking: Ending TB by 2030 By Eric Kneedler, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., U.S. Embassy Nairobi Tuberculosis (TB) killed an estimated 1.4 million people globally in 2019, more than HIV and malaria combined. World leaders committed to eradicate TB by 2030 and a sense of urgency is more important now than ever. Today is …
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Remarks by President Biden on America’s Place in the World U.S. Department of State Headquarters Harry S. Truman Building Washington, D.C. THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Secretary, it’s great to be here with you. And I’ve been looking forward a long time to be able to call you “Mr. Secretary.” Good afternoon, everyone. It’s an honor to …
Read More» Ambassador McCarter’s remarks for the opening of the Kenya Editors Guild Annual Conference December 4, 2020 U.S. Support for Kenya Media Thank you for inviting me to join you for your annual conference to speak on “Sustaining a Media that Serves the Citizen.” U.S. Embassy Nairobi has a long history of supporting Kenya’s media as …
Read More» Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Kyle McCarter at the Launch of Key Policy Documents and Case Management System by Kenya’s Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Recorded to be presented virtually at the July 28, 2020 launch)
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U.S. Global Leadership to Fight COVID-19 By Kyle McCarter, U.S. Ambassador to Kenya The story of U.S. leadership in the global battle against COVID-19 is a story of days, months, and decades. Every day, new U.S. technical and material assistance arrives in hospitals and labs around the world. These efforts, in turn, build on a …
Read More» President Abraham Lincoln famously said that the U.S. patent system adds “the fuel of interest to the fire of genius.” Intellectual property (IP) rights assure inventors, industrial designers, and creative artists that their ideas will be protected. They can receive payment for the use of their creations and continue to invest in future innovations. Because …
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Ambassador McCarter’s Remarks as prepared for KENPHIA Preliminary Results Launch Celebration Afya House, Nairobi February 20, 2020 It’s my pleasure to join you for the release of the preliminary results from Kenya Population-based HIV Impact Assessment or KENPHIA. It’s an exciting moment in the U.S.-Kenya partnership and this report is one of the many, many …
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Remarks for Deputy Assistant Secretary Merritt Anti-Corruption Day with the Kenya Wildlife Service Monday, December 9, 2019, 10:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. Good morning esteemed colleagues and partners in our efforts to combat wildlife trafficking. I am so happy to be here with you all on Anti-corruption Day, to celebrate the achievements of the Kenya Wildlife …
Read More» Deputy Chief of Mission, Eric Kneedler Remarks for the Kenya Editors Guild Annual Editors’ Convention Mombasa, Kenya Good morning! I’m very pleased to join you today for the Kenya Editors Guild’s second annual Editors’ Convention. Congratulations to KEG and Chairman Churchill Otieno for your work reconvening this important gathering of editors, journalists, academics, government, …
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Ambassador McCarter gave opening remarks December 4 at the Senior Officials Meeting on the Benefits of a Regional Plan of Action to Counter Trafficking in Persons in Eastern Africa. Convened by UNODC at the UN Headquarters in Nairobi, the meeting included senior officials from nine countries in Eastern Africa as well as regional economic …
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Remarks by Chargé de Affairs Eric Kneedler at the regional Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) training event in Mombasa (As Prepared for Delivery) Greetings colleagues. I’m very pleased for the opportunity to be with you today in the spirit of multinational cooperation and to celebrate your accomplishments. The United States government is working hard to help …
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Under Secretary for Political Affairs David Hale met today with Kenya Ministry of Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Ambassador Macharia Kamau and Head of Public Service Dr. Joseph Kinyua in Nairobi, Kenya. The meetings followed the inaugural Bilateral Strategic Dialogue, which took place May 7-8, 2019 in Washington. The Under Secretary reaffirmed that the new U.S.-Kenya …
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Under Secretary for Political Affairs David Hale’s Remarks at August 7th Memorial Park, Nairobi, Kenya (As prepared for delivery) Today, I laid a wreath to commemorate the victims of the 1998 bombing of U.S. Embassy Nairobi. It is also in remembrance of the lives lost in Dar es Salaam. Twenty‑one years ago, I …
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Good afternoon and thank you for joining us today. I stand here alongside incredible partners engaged in some of the most important work in Kenya today – countering extremism and stopping terrorism before it starts. Specifically: The brave Kenyan men and women, including many civil society CVE champions, who in many cases risk their lives …
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AMBASSADOR NATHAN A. SALES Coordinator for Counterterrorism UN CT Regional Conference Counter-Terrorism in Africa – Innovation, Lessons Learned and Staying Ahead of the Threat Nairobi, Kenya Wednesday, July 10, 2019 REMARKS Ladies and gentlemen, this conference comes at a critical moment. The terrorist threat in Africa is real and growing. But, so too is the …
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A Salute to America (As Prepared for Delivery) On July 4, 1776, America’s Founding Fathers adopted the Declaration of Independence which would transform 13 English colonies into one United States of America. You have just heard those stirring words that established the foundation of American values: That all are created equal That all are endowed …
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Ambassador McCarter’s Remarks International Mediation Conference Friday, May 31, 2019, Strathmore University (As prepared for delivery) • Director of Public Prosecutions, Noordin Haji • Hon. Theresa Matheka and Hon. Lady Justice Grace Ngenye, High Court of Kenya • Hon. Daniel Weinstein, founder of Weinstein International Foundation • Hon. Ann Claire Williams, board member, Weinstein International …
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The United States – A Value Proposition By Kyle McCarter, U.S. Ambassador to Kenya This is a pivotal time in the history of Kenya. The handshake last year that paved the way for a stronger democracy rooted in peaceful dialogue and post-election political stability has allowed Kenya’s economy to continue growing. By all accounts, Kenya …
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Ambassador McCarter’s Remarks to AmCham 2019 State of East Africa Integration Breakfast Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at 7:30 a.m., Intercontinental Hotel Good morning everyone. Thank you, Max and Nick, for getting us started. I’m looking forward to hearing remarks from the Cabinet Secretary for East African Community and Regional Development, the Honorable Adan Mohamed. …
Read More» Ambassador Kyle McCarter’s Remarks for the Kenya Editors Guild Press Club March 26, 2019 Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji, Members of the diplomatic community, Chairman Otieno, Ladies and gentlemen of the media, And assembled guests, Thank you for inviting me to the first Press Club meeting for 2019. It’s my pleasure to …
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Ambassador McCarter’s Remarks Caterpillar Launch of Hex Excavators Carnivore Restaurant March 14, 2018 As prepared for delivery Habari zenu. Good evening. Before I begin my remarks, I would like to take a moment to remember those who perished in the terrible plane crash in Ethiopia this past Sunday. Countless people are mourning the loss …
Read More» Ambassador Godec’s Remarks National Anti-Corruption Conference Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi Friday, January 25, 2019 Your Excellency, Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya; Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga; KEPSA Foundation Chairman and members; Diplomatic colleagues; Distinguished guests; Mabibi na mabwana; Hamjambo. Habari zenu? At the outset, I would like to take a moment …
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Kwaheri ya kuonana By Ambassador Robert F. Godec As I prepare to depart Kenya, I have been reflecting on this magical country and its remarkable people. My wife Lori and I have loved being here for the past six years. We’ve met amazing, creative, and generous Kenyans and marveled at your beautiful country. Together, we’ve …
Read More» U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Kirsten Madison Opening Remarks (As Prepared) for the International Society of Drug Use Professionals (ISSUP) Fourth Annual Workshop Nairobi, Kenya, December 10, 2018 Thank you for the kind introduction and thank you to NACADA for hosting us here in sunny Nairobi. A workshop of this magnitude is no …
Read More» December 8, 2018, at 9:00 am, Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel Cabinet Secretary Mucheru, Chairman Otieno, Ladies and gentlemen of the media, And assembled guests, Hamjambo. Habari zenu? I’m very pleased to join you today for the inaugural Editors’ Convention, bringing together media owners, editors, and journalists to examine the state of Kenya’s media as part …
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Ambassador Robert F. Godec’s Remarks U.S. Government World AIDS Day Commemoration November 30th, 2018 Kibera Community Health Center, Nairobi, Kenya Dr. Kigen Bartilol, Head of NASCOP, Honorable Cecilia Ayot, Kibra Member Chief of Assembly, Dr. Meshack Ndirangu, Director of Amref Health Africa in Kenya, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. Mabibi na mabwana, hamjambo? It’s a …
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Ambassador Godec’s Remarks For KQ Direct Flight to New York City Launch Jomo Kenyatta International Airport October 28, 2018 Waheshimiwa, mabibi na mabwana, hamjambo! Habari za jioni? This is an historic day for Kenya and the United States! And I am very glad to be here to share it with you. If there’s one phrase …
Read More» Distinguished Guests, Ladies & Gentlemen, Hamjambo! Habari zenu? Good morning. It’s a great pleasure to be with you today to help launch the National Dialogue Conference. Leaders from the religious and business communities, from civil society and from government – including many of you here — have been at the forefront of promoting an inclusive, …
Read More» Remarks by Ambassador Godec Inaugural Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASAL) Conference Malindi, Kilifi County Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Your Excellency Deputy President William Ruto, Cabinet Secretary, Eugene Wamalwa, Governor Nanok, the Chair of Council of Governors Governors, Cabinet Secretaries, Senators and Members of the National Assembly, Diplomatic Colleagues, Waheshimiwa; Mabibi na Mabwana; Hamjambo! …
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Ambassador Godec Op-Ed on President Kenyatta’s Visit to Washington, D.C. The recent White House meeting between President Donald Trump and President Uhuru Kenyatta raised U.S.-Kenya bilateral relations to new heights, advancing our shared commitment to prosperity, security, and good governance. A highlight of the visit was the launch of our new Strategic Partnership, which will …
Read More» Ambassador Godec’s Launch of the Multi-Sectoral Forum Anti-Corruption Initiative Thursday, August 9, at 7:30 a.m., Intercontinental Hotel Distinguished guests; Ladies and gentlemen; Mabibi na mabwana; Hamjambo! Habari zenu? I am very pleased to be with you today to help launch the National Multi-Sectoral Forum’s Anti-Corruption Initiative! I want to thank all the organizers for …
Read More» Remarks by Ambassador Robert F. Godec American Independence Day Reception July 3, 2018 Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Macharia Kamau; Waheshimiwa, mabibi na mabwana, hamjambo! Hamjambo tena! Habari zenu? Mambo vipi? Poa, poa, bila shaka! Karibuni sana na asanteni sana kwa kufika hapa jioni hii. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to …
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Ambassador Godec’s Remarks at the American Chamber of Commerce Big Four Summit June 28, 2018 Your Excellency, President Uhuru Kenyatta; Cabinet Secretaries present; U.S. Commerce Undersecretary Gil Kaplan, and your strong U.S. delegation; AmCham President and members present; Distinguished guests; Ladies and gentlemen; Hamjambo! I am very pleased to be with you today …
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Deputy President William Ruto; Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Honorable Najib Balala; Tourism and Wildlife Sector Partners; Ladies and Gentlemen; Mabibi na mabwana; Hamjambo! Habari za jioni? I am delighted to be here with you today at the launch of Kenya’s national strategies for tourism and wildlife. Tonight’s focus on both tourism and wildlife …
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Governor of Turkana County Josphat Nanok; UNHCR Country Representative Raouf Mazou; My friend, Octopizzo; Tegla Loroupe; Colleagues in the Diplomatic Community; And, of course, to you – the refugees of Kakuma – who are the reason we are here today. Good Afternoon! Hamjambo! I am grateful for the opportunity to be here in Kakuma with …
Read More» Ambassador Godec’s Remarks at Launch of the Kenya Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (KENPHIA) June 05, 2018 Chief Administrative Secretary for the Ministry of Health, Dr. Rashid Aman; other distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen; mabibi na mabwana; Hamjambo! Good morning. Habari zenu? Thank you so much for the invitation to join you here on this important …
Read More» Ambassador Godec’s Remarks at American Chamber of Commerce Doing Business with the USA Forum May 30, 2018 Thank you AmCham CEO Maxwell Okello. I am very pleased to welcome you today to the American Chamber of Commerce in Kenya’s first-ever “Doing Business with the USA Forum.” This is a wonderful initiative – providing local and …
Read More» Ambassador Robert F. Godec’s Remarks at 2018 Mandela Washington Fellow Pre-Departure Reception May 9, 2018 Distinguished guests; graduates; ladies and gentlemen; mabibi na mabwana. Hamjambo! Habari zenu? Mambo? Thank you for joining us here tonight to celebrate the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellows who are preparing to depart for a life-changing experience in the United …
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I am very pleased to join you today as the United States renews its commitment, as a partner, to help improve the lives of Kenyans through investment in agriculture, livestock, and agribusiness. More than five years ago, we announced Kenya as a focus country under our Feed the Future initiative.
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Ambassador Godec’s Participation in SIMElab Launch April 5, 2018, SIMElab, U.S. International University (USIU) Remarks Distinguished guests; Ladies and gentlemen; Hamjambo! Habari zenu? I am happy to celebrate with you today the historic launch of Social Media Lab – or “SIMElab” – Africa. SIMElab is the first academic institution designed specifically to study social media …
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Ambassador Godec’s Remarks for World TB Day 2018 “Partnering to Reach, Cure and Prevent TB” Mathare Youth Sports Stadium, Nairobi March 24, 2018 Cabinet Secretary for Health Sicily Kariuki; Other distinguished guests; Ladies and gentlemen, Hamjambo! Habari zenu! We are here today to focus on tuberculosis, or TB, the world’s leading infectious disease killer. TB …
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Remarks Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Nairobi, Kenya March 11, 2018 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Please, take a seat. Well, good afternoon and thank you for being here. I just have some very brief remarks.As all of you well know, 1998 terrorists thought they could demoralize and destroy the Kenyan and American people by attacking …
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Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Nairobi, Kenya March 9, 2018 FOREIGN MINISTER JUMA: Thank you. Excellency Mr. Rex Tillerson, Secretary of State, United States of America, Excellency Ambassador Godec, colleagues from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, members of the Fourth Estate: I am delighted to welcome and host His Excellency Rex Tillerson, …
Read More» Ambassador Godec’s Remarks at the Generation Kenya Graduation February 23, 2018, at 9:00 am, KICC Nairobi County Senator, Johnson Sakaja; Dr. Kipkirui Langat, Director of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority; Kartik Jayram, McKinsey & Company Director for Kenya, and the McKinsey team; Other distinguished guests; Mabibi na Mabwana! Vijana! Hamjambo! Habari …
Read More» Ambassador Godec’s Participation in The Last Animals Screening Saturday, January 13, 2018 We are gathered in this beautiful location for an evening that will be – I won’t say enjoyable – moving and powerful might be more accurate. I have not yet had the opportunity to watch The Last Animals, but from the reviews and …
Read More» Ambassador Godec’s Remarks at Kenya Airways’ Announcement on U.S. Direct Flights January 11, 2018 Cabinet Secretary for Transport James Macharia; Kenya Airways Chairman Michael Joseph; Kenya Airways CEO Sebastian Mikosz; Distinguished guests; Mabibi na mabwana! Hamjambo! Habari za joini? Allow me to begin by wishing everyone a very prosperous and happy 2018. As …
Read More» Ambassador’s Speech Kenya Agricultural Value Chain Enterprises Project Close-out Ceremony December 13, 2017 Honorable CS of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, Willy Bett; Chairperson, Agriculture Committee in the Council of Governors, H.E. Hon. Okoth Obado; Development partners; Ladies and gentlemen; Mabibi na Mabwana! Hamjambo! Habari Zenu? I am proud to be standing here, …
Read More» Ambassador Godec’s Remarks for the Global Give Back Circle Reception (As Prepared for Delivery) Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen. Hamjambo! Mambo! Thank you for joining me and Lori for this special evening to celebrate you– To celebrate the women and men who have been dedicating your time and energy to help the next generation …
Read More» Ambassador Godec’s Remarks at the Law Society of Kenya National Conference August 24, 2017 Mabibi na Mabwana Hamjambo! Thank you for inviting me to address the Law Society of Kenya. It is wonderful to be here with so many distinguished lawyers. Thank you too for choosing Kenya’s amazing coast for your conference — it’s great …
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Waheshimiwa, mabibi na mabwana, hamjambo! Habari za jioni? Mambo vipi? Karibuni sana, na asanteni kwa kufika hapa leo. Speaker of the National Assembly the honorable Justin Muturi, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 241st anniversary of America’s independence. I would like to thank everyone who worked so hard to organize this year’s …
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Mabibi na Mabwana Hamjambo! I am pleased to be here this morning and see so many prosecutors, especially so many young prosecutors… who have embarked on an extraordinarily important career. This is the third time I have had the honor of giving remarks at your prosecutors’ colloquium. The first time was in December 2012. Back …
Read More» Waheshimiwa, mabibi na mabwana, hamjambo! Habari zenu! It is a great pleasure to be with you this morning at Kenya’s National Election Conference. In recent months, I have travelled this extraordinary, beautiful country from Turkana to Nakuru, from Tana River to Busia. It’s been a wonderful opportunity for me to talk with Kenyans. And more …
Read More» June 12, 2017 at 7:00-9:00 am, Crowne Plaza Hotel Cabinet Secretary Professor Judi Wakhungu Principal Secretary Margaret Mwakima Dr. Manu Chandaria, Partners, Ladies and Gentlemen, Hamjambo? Habari za asubuhi? I am delighted to be here with you today to help launch the process of developing Kenya’s first National Wildlife Conservation and Management Strategy. Kenya has …
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Ambassador Godec’s Remarks for the Outstanding Police Service Awards May 5, 2017, at 10am, Intercontinental Hotel Principal Guest Cabinet Secretary of Interior and Coordination of the National Government Joseph Nkaissery, Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet, IPOA Chairman Macharia Njeru, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Mabibi na Mabwana. Hamjambo! I am honored to join …
Read More» (As Prepared for Delivery) Ladies and Gentlemen, Hamjambo! Habari Zenu? It’s great to be here on this exciting day as we celebrate Kenya’s new Junior NBA youth basketball program. The NBA is perhaps the biggest and most famous American institution in global sports. Its stars are household names around the world. You know them: Michael …
Read More» It is an honor to be here today at Laikipia Air Base as we celebrate the delivery of the first six of eight Bell Huey II helicopters to the Kenya Air Force. First of all, I would like to recognize all of the members of the Kenyan Defence Forces present today…
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To the staff of the WECREATE Kenya Center: Happy Anniversary! And to all of you: Happy Global Entrepreneurship Week!
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I do want to congratulate the many other candidates across the United States who won their races. And, I want to thank the American people at home and abroad who exercised their Constitutional right to vote.
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I’d like to offer a huge thank you to Gina, everyone at the Gina Din Group, and the NBA for this terrific initiative – the introduction of the Jr. NBA in Kenya.
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I also congratulate SUPKEM and all of the supporting institutions for providing this opportunity to discuss Kenya’s progress in the effort against violent extremism. I welcome the chance to discuss the critical role that civil society plays in ensuring these efforts are effective
Read More» The United States and our EAC partners recognize that entrepreneurs cannot do it alone. Those of us in government must create a conducive and enabling environment that allows innovators to bring their ideas to life.
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Welcome Fiona Evans- joining our Public Affairs team in their role to foster dialogue with the media, provide factual and timely information about the United States and its policies, and help amplify the message about the committed work the Embassy is doing to strengthen the partnership between the United States and Kenya.
Read More» The new PBO Act will allow civil society to deepen and advance its already vital contributions to Kenya and the welfare of its citizens. For example, civil society already plays a pivotal role in ensuring the protection of human rights, including in linking government and local communities.
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Tonight, with this launch, we will further deepen the commercial ties between Kenya and the United States. But, even more importantly, we will celebrate technology, innovation, mobility, and the truly remarkable Ford Mustang!
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Ambassador Godec spoke at the launch of Afya Elimu, celebrating the partnership of the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health, the U.S. Government, and the Kenya Healthcare Federation to equip young Kenyans to solve the health challenges of today and the future.
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Dr. Andrew Mude is the 2016 recipient of the prestigious Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application. Dr. Mude has used his education to help pastoral communities manage the risks of drought, livestock diseases, and floods. Kenya’s future depends on innovators like him. Hongera Dr. Mude!
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Remembering the Victims of the August 7th Embassy Attack by U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Robert F. Godec Good morning. Welcome to our ceremony commemorating the 18th anniversary of the August 7th bombing. Regardless of the years that pass, this is a very sad day. It is always a solemn occasion. They say that time heals …
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Ambassador Godec joined Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) CEO, Mr. Joshua Oigara and others to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the YALI Regional Leadership Center and KCB. The Ambassador spoke at the signing, congratulating both parties on their partnership.
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Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Heather Higginbottom visited Kenya, supporting the historic ivory and rhino horn burn and promoting conservation efforts.
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Deputy Secretary Heather Higginbottom attended the inaugural Giants Club Summit, preceding the largest public ivory destruction ever, and commended Kenya’s tremendous leadership on wildlife protection.
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Ambassador Godec delivered a speech at the Conservation Alliance of Kenya launch, thanking all involved for their strong, steadfast support and leadership in the protection of wild Kenya.
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In helping young people get an education, we invest in them and their families. But we also invest in the future of Kenya, Africa and the world. We invest in tomorrow. We invest in the prosperity of people everywhere, for the students here today, like young people all across this great land, are the future…
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The Cooperation Framework we are launching today outlines KenGen’s commitment to implement a plan that will increase available generation…
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U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Robert F. Godec attended the KCB Tujiajiri Launch promoting the importance of education and empowerment of youth.
Read More» Your Excellency, First Lady Margaret Kenyatta; Deputy Nairobi Governor, Hon. Jonathan Mueke; Other distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Waheshima, Mabibi na mabwana, Hamjambo. Habari zenu? Mambo vipi! Good morning. It is an honor to be here with you today as we commemorate World AIDS Day 2015. On this day, I ask you to imagine a …
Read More» Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Professor Judy Wakhungu, The Honorable Joyce Laboso, Deputy Speaker, Kenya National Assembly, Narok County Governor, Samuel Ole Tunai, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Washeshimewa, Mabibi na mbwana Hamjambo! Habari zenu! Thank you for the opportunity to speakbtoday about the protection of wildlife and the conservation …
Read More» Remarks at the 40th Africa Travel Association World Congress by Deputy Chief of Mission Paul R. Sutphin Cabinet Secretary Honorable Phyllis Kandie, Dr. Anne Kinyua, honored guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be with you today at the Africa Travel Association’s 40th Annual World Congress and to help welcome many of you from around …
Read More» Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohamed, other distinguished guests. Waheshima, Mabibi na mbwana, Hamjambo. Habari zenu? Thank you Cabinet Secretary to you and your team for hosting this summit. I am honored to be here as we promote the African Growth and Opportunity Act. It is great to see so many business leaders. I hope this event …
Read More» Principal Secretary Khadija Kasachoon, Dr. John Munyu, KEMSA CEO, Distinguished guests. Waheshima, Mabibi na mabwana, Hamjambo. Habari zenu? Principal Secretary, colleagues, it is a pleasure and an honor to be with you today to launch our groundbreaking new partnership, the USAID-KEMSA Medical Commodities Program. This program is funded by the American people through the U.S. …
Read More» Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, waheshima, mabibi na mabwana, Hamjambo! Habari zenu? Mambo! It’s great to be here to join you in celebrating the Kenya Red Cross in Nairobi and its spirit of volunteerism and commitment to public service. During half a century of volunteering, the Kenya Red Cross has helped people in Nairobi …
Read More» Governor Oparanya, Ladies and gentlemen, other distinguished guests, Mabibi na mabwana, Waheshimiwa, Hamjambo! Habari zenu? I am honored to be here in Kakamega as we begin our mass distribution of 3.8 million insecticide-treated Mosquito nets. Overall, we are distributing over 5 million nets to families in Kakamega, Busia, Bungoma, Nyamira, and Kisii. The U.S. Government …
Read More» Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Professor Judi Wakhungu, IUCN President Zhang Xinsheng, Juliette Biao, UNEP, Director and Regional Representative for Africa, Ambassador of Sweden Johan Borgstrom, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Washeshimewa, Mabibi na mbwana Hamjambo! Habari zenu! Thank you for inviting me to participate in this important conference to …
Read More» Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, mabibi na mabwana. Hamjambo! Habari zenu? Thank you for inviting me to be here with you to celebrate FilmAid’s 9th Annual Film Festival. Thank you to FilmAid for hosting this incredible event and to UNHCR for their continued support. But most of all, thank you to all of the amazing …
Read More» National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Rotich, Ministry of Health Cabinet Secretary Macharia, National Treasury Principal Secretary Thugge, Ministry of Health Principal Secretary Dr. Kassachoon, Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen Waheshima, mabibi na mabwana, Hamjambo! Habari zenu? I am honored to join you today to celebrate the signing of seven new grant agreements of the Global Fund …
Read More» Distinguished guests, Mabibi na mabwana, Hamjambo! Habari zenu? I am pleased to join you on this important occasion as Kenya holds this workshop to validate its National Policy on Climate Finance and Climate Change Budget Codes. This action by the National Treasury will significantly improve Kenya’s ability to mobilize financing to address climate change and …
Read More» Mathari Teaching and Referral Hospital -As Delivered- Cabinet Secretary James Macharia, other distinguished guests. Waheshima, mabibi na mabwana, Hamjambo. Habari zenu? Thank you for the opportunity to join you today at the inauguration of Kenya’s Medically Assisted Therapy treatment program for people who inject drugs. I applaud the Government of Kenya, the Ministry of Health, …
Read More» Delta Towers, 14th Floor, Westlands -As Delivered- Dr. Fred Matiangi, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communication, and Technology, all distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Washeshimewah, Mabibi na Mabawana, Hamjambo! Habari zenu! Good evening. I would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone here this evening, and especially to the team from Oracle …
Read More» Ladies and Gentlemen, Hamjambo mabibi na mabwana! Habari zenu? Good morning. I would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone here this morning. This is the ninth year that Lawyers Without Borders and Judge Ann Williams have partnered with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Judicial Training Institute of Kenya. It’s an extraordinary …
Read More» PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hey! AUDIENCE: Hey! PRESIDENT OBAMA: Habari Zenu! (Applause.) Wakenya mpo? (Applause.) It is great to be back in Kenya. Thank you so much for this extraordinary welcome. I know it took a few years, but as President I try to keep my promises, and I said I was going to come, and I’m …
Read More» -As prepared- Good afternoon, We are getting close to President Obama’s arrival in Kenya. His visit will be a truly historic moment for both Kenya and the United States, and underscores the fact that the United States’ partnership with the Kenyan Government and people has never been stronger. When the President arrives later this week, …
Read More» Good evening. Hamjambo Mabibi na Mabwana, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honored to join you tonight to celebrate the breaking of the Ramadhan fast. I would like to thank the Mombasa Muslim Association for assisting in making the arrangements this evening. You have my gratitude. Ramadhan is a special time, where friends, family, and communities …
Read More» Via Teleconference Mr. Zeltakalns: (In progress) the State Department’s virtual interactive press conference. Thank you for joining us. And a special hello to those viewing at our watch parties today in our embassies in Angola, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo, and Zambia. I’m pleased to welcome back to the Live At State stage Assistant Secretary of State …
Read More» East Room THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House. Now, I know that these are the longest days of the year, which is why I’m so glad that they put the first course down right away. (Laughter.) I know you’re hungry, and I promise to be brief. I want to thank the members of our …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador Robert F. Godec Remarks for World Refugee Day – Kakuma Refugee Camp, Turkana County, Kenya – As Prepared – His Excellency, Governor Nanok, other distinguished guests, Mabibi na mabwana, hamjambo! Habari zenu! Good afternoon! President Obama once said that “the ordeals refugees survive and the aspirations they hold resonate with us as …
Read More» Vice Chancellor, Commissioner at the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, faculty, students! Mabibi na mabwana: Hamjambo! Habari zenu! Thank you for inviting me here today to dedicate your new Center for Human Rights. This is a critically important endeavor. This program, and the university’s requirement that all students take a human rights course, is …
Read More» Chair of the CSO Reference Group, Representatives of NGOs from around Kenya, mabibi na mabwana: Hamjambo! Habari zenu! I am honored to join you today to speak about the essential role that civil society plays in development and in progress. This is an exciting moment in Africa. Africa is rising, most importantly because of Africans …
Read More» SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. I’m delighted to be here in Nairobi, and I appreciate enormously the very generous welcome beginning with yesterday and my visit to the Nairobi National Park, which was wonderful. And I want to thank President Kenyatta and the cabinet and Cabinet Secretary Mohamed for not just their generous welcome, but also …
Read More» Opening the Third Debate: How Do We Stop the Demand for Ivory? Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to join you for the Great Debate on the Future of Elephants. The first session asked “Are elephants special?” I wasn’t asked to speak on that question… but there really is no doubt, yes, they are! …
Read More» Excellency, President of the Republic of Kenya, The Honorable Uhuru Kenyatta; Cabinet Secretary for Devolution and Planning Anne Waiguru; County Governors; Representatives of civil society,academia, and the private sector; Mabibi na mabwana: Hamjambo! Habari za asubuhi? Thank you for the opportunity to join you at this Second Devolution Conference. And thank you Governor Ranguma for …
Read More» Thank you for inviting me to speak at this workshop, which provides an excellent opportunity for everyone involved in protecting Kenya’s wildlife heritage to express their views. As you know, the United States has been actively engaged in supporting Kenya’s conservation efforts through our collaboration with the Kenya Wildlife Service, civil society, the Ministry of …
Read More» Hamjambo, mabibi na mabwana. Mambo! Habari zenu! Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome. Tonight, we celebrate phenomenal women in Kenya and around the world. These women come from all walks of life and are exceptional for different reasons. They are making countless contributions to building a better world, and doing so with wisdom, energy, compassion …
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Read More» Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Water, and Natural Resources, Professor Judi Wakhungu; Kenya Wildlife Service Director General William Kiprono; Kenya Wildlife Service Deputy Director Patrick Omondi; Distinguished guests. Waheshimiwa, mabibi na mabwana. Hamjambo! Habari zenu? I am honored to join you for the launch of Kenya’s National Elephant Conference. This conference is a critical step …
Read More» Hamjambo! Habari za asubuhi! Good morning. It is an honor to be here with some of Kenya’s most dynamic, distinguished, and accomplished executives! Thank you for the opportunity to join you in launching the Kenya chapter of Women Corporate Directors. This chapter joins a worldwide network of successful businesswomen who promote best practices in corporate …
Read More» President Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya, Prof. Jacob Kaimenyi, Cabinet Secretary, Education, Science and Technology, Other Cabinet Secretaries, Senators and Members of Parliament, Principal Secretary, Dr. Christian Turner, and all dignitaries present; Ladies and gentlemen. Waheshimiwa, mabibi na mabwana, Hamjambo! Habari zenu? Leo, tupo hapa kuzindoa mupango mupya “Tusome.” Today, we are …
Read More» U.S. Welcomes International Anticorruption Day On this day, International Anticorruption Day, the United States reiterates its commitment to working with its partners to combat the scourge of corruption. The moral and practical costs of corruption are no longer debatable. Corruption drives instability, popular protests, and revolutions. In some cases, these popular movements produce democratic reform, …
Read More» (Minute of silence to remember the victims of the Mandera bus attack.) Distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen; good evening. It is a pleasure to join you for the annual American Chamber of Commerce Kenya Thanksgiving Ball. Thanksgiving is, of course, a very special day for all Americans. Its origins go back to the Plymouth …
Read More» -As Delivered- Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Environment Water and Natural Resources, Professor Judi Wakhungu; UNDP Resident Representative Ms. Nardos Bekele-Thomas; Dr. Richard Lesiyampe; Fellow development partners; Distinguished guests; Waheshimiwa, Mabibi na Mbwana, Hamjambo! Habari zenu? It is an honor to be here this morning. Today, the United States and Kenya join hands to reaffirm our …
Read More» Hon. Ekwe Ethuro, Speaker of the Senate; Hon. Jessica Mbalu, Representative for Hon. Justin Muturi; Representatives of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Devolution and Planning; UNFPA Country Representative, Mr. Siddharth Chatterjee; WHO Representative Ms. Marleen Temmerman; Members of the Senate; Members of the National Assembly; Members of the various House Committees; Invited …
Read More» Jaji Mkuu Willie Mutunga, Waheshimiwa, mabibi na mabwana. Marafiki wa tembo! Hamjambo! Habari za jioni? Good evening. It is a pleasure to be here to join you in celebrating the one-year anniversary of the “Hands Off Our Elephants” Campaign. As I look around the room, I see so many brilliant scientists, dedicated advocates, and exceptional …
Read More» Hamjambo, mabibi na mabwana! Habari zenu? Thank you for the warm welcome. It is a pleasure to join the Honorable Felix Koskei, Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and the Chairman and CEO of the Kenya Meat Commission to launch the Kenya Semi-Arid Livestock Enhancement Support program – known as K-Sales – in support of Kenyan livestock …
Read More» -As Prepared- Hamjambo, mabibi na mabwana! Habari zenu? Thank you Vice Chancellor Magoha for that introduction, and thank you to everyone for attending. Asanteni sana. It is wonderful to be here at the University of Nairobi with some of the best and brightest young minds from universities and colleges across Kenya. I remember well my …
Read More» – As Prepared – Hamjambo, mabibi na mabwana. Habari za mchana! Good afternoon. Since 2009, the Mama Sarah Obama Foundation has worked to build strong households by supporting poverty-stricken families. Since 2007, Envirofit International has worked to reduce indoor air pollution through economically-sustainable enterprises in emerging markets. Together, these two organizations have done amazing things in …
Read More» Today marks one year since the terrible attack at the Westgate Shopping Mall in which al-Shabaab terrorists killed or wounded nearly 300 innocent people. I once again express my deepest sympathy to everyone who suffered from this senseless act of violence and I join Kenyans and many others around the world in remembering those who …
Read More» Wasanii, wageni waheshimiwa, mabibi na mabwana. Hamjambo! Habari za jioni! Karibuni nyumbani kwetu. Thank you all for coming this evening. My wife Lori and I are pleased to welcome you to our home and to this celebration of American and Kenyan art. Art is a truly universal form of expression whose magical power transcends cultural …
Read More» The Honorable Justice Philip Ransley; Inspector General Kimaiyo; Representatives of the Ministry of Interior, National Police Service Commission, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution; Macharia Njeru, Chairman of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority; IPOA board members; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen. Thank you to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority for inviting me …
Read More» At the Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources Hamjambo mabibi na mabwana. Habari zenu. Thank you and good afternoon. Cabinet Secretary Wakhungu; Distinguished guests; Ladies and Gentlemen. It is a pleasure to join you at this signing ceremony that underscores the U.S.-Kenyan partnership to help protect Kenya’s wildlife. Wildlife conservation is a top priority for …
Read More» Hamjambo, mabibi na mabwana! Habari zenu. It is a great pleasure to join everyone here today to celebrate Shining Hope’s expansion into an entirely new community. That you have done so, and so quickly, is a testament to the help and support of the entire community: from the private sponsors who provided financing to volunteers …
Read More» Townhall John Kerry Secretary of State National Academy of Sciences Washington, DC SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good morning, everybody. Thank you, Linda, very, very much for opening this exciting beginning of a very exciting three days, and we’re really delighted to welcome everybody here. Thank you all for joining us this morning to have a candid …
Read More» Remarks: John Kerry Secretary of State World Bank Washington, DC ________________________________________________________________________________________ Well, President Kim, Jim, thank you very, very much for your welcome. Welcome to all of you here, and I appreciate your – the substance of your comments. And I also appreciate your generous comments regarding my privilege of being here as Secretary. (Laughter.) …
Read More» The Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington, D.C. MRS. OBAMA: Oh, my goodness. Look at you all! (Applause.) Oh, please sit, sit. Rest. (Laughter.) How has everything been? Exciting? So you’ve talked to a lot of important people — my husband, he was here. (Applause.) That’s good. And a few other people? You’ve been traveling …
Read More» On behalf of the American people, I extend to you and the people of your country best wishes as you celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Over the past month, Muslims around the world have shared the tradition of Ramadan with their neighbors while seeking solace in their faith and helping those less fortunate. I hope this special …
Read More» Waheshimiwa, mabibi na mabwana, hamjambo, habari zenu, habari za jioni! Mambo vipi! Ningependa kuchukua fursa hii kuwakaribisha kwa sherehe hii ya sikukuu ya uhuru. Karibuni nyote stareheni! Welcome, distinguished guests, and ladies and gentlemen to the 238thcelebration of America’s independence. I would like to thank everyone who worked so hard to organize this year’s party, …
Read More» Ms. Rita Kavashe, Managing Director, GM East Africa… and Vice President-elect of the American Chamber of Commerce!, Distinguished guests; Hamjambo mabibi na mabwana. Habari zenu! Good evening. I am happy to be here today to welcome the Chevy Trailblazer to Kenya, and to celebrate the strong ties between General Motors, a great American company, and …
Read More» Good afternoon! I am very happy to be here in Kakuma and to join in this commemoration of World Refugee Day. I would like to thank everyone who has come here for this event, including my colleagues from the diplomatic corps. I would like to thank our hosts of this event, including the Department of …
Read More» Your Excellency, Margaret Kenyatta, First Lady of the Republic of Kenya; Honorable James Macharia, Cabinet Secretary for Health; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen. Hamjambo! Habari zenu! Thank you for inviting me to participate in World Blood Donor Day. I want to thank the Ministry of Health, the National Blood Transfusion Service, and all the organizers …
Read More» Hamjambo mabibi na mabwana. Good evening, and thank you for joining me to celebrate and honor the 46 young Kenyan leaders who will participate as Washington Fellows in President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative. The 24 women and 22 men who make up the 2014 Washington Fellowship group possess impressive credentials and diversity. They include …
Read More» THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. And thank you, General Caslen, for that introduction. To General Trainor, General Clarke, the faculty and staff at West Point — you have been outstanding stewards of this proud institution and outstanding mentors for the newest officers in the United States Army. I’d like …
Read More» Hamjambo na karibuni. Welcome and thank you all for coming this evening to the screening of the African Environmental Film Foundation’s documentary White Gold. I am very happy to have Ian Saunders here, one of the producers of the film, to introduce it and share information on his important work with the Tsavo Trust. White …
Read More» Hamjambo mabibi na mabwana. Good evening, and welcome. Thank you all for coming this evening to commemorate – a few days late – World Press Freedom Day. Twenty years ago, almost to the day, Nelson Mandela said this about the media: “A critical, independent and investigative press is the lifeblood of any democracy. The press …
Read More» Hallelujah, thank you very much for a spectacular introduction. Thank you for even getting out of the city and up into the mountains. And everything is so beautiful. This is an extraordinary building, and I just had the pleasure of walking out on the veranda here and enjoying the view. I understand this is the …
Read More» Your Excellency, Margaret Kenyatta, first lady of the Republic of Kenya; Dr. Evans Kidero, Governor of Nairobi; and other distinguished guests: Good morning! Habari Zenu. Thank you for inviting me to participate in this important occasion to highlight the need for blood donation in Kenya. I want to thank the Ministry of Health and all …
Read More» Ms. Radha Muthiah, Executive Director, Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, Ms. Kathy Calvin, UN Foundation, Mr. Isaac Kalua, Green Africa Foundation, Representatives of the Government of Kenya, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves and the Clean Cookstoves Association of Kenya, Representatives of the Private Sector, Friends, Ladies and Gentlemen. Hamjambo! Habari …
Read More» BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Americans have long celebrated our Nation as a beacon of liberty and opportunity — home to patriots who threw off an empire, refuge to multitudes who fled oppression and despair. Yet we must also remember that while many came to our shores to pursue …
Read More» DEPUTY SECRETARY BURNS: Good afternoon and thank you very much for making the time. It truly is an honor for me to represent the United States here in Addis Ababa at the 22nd African Union Summit. When President Obama and Dr. Dlamini-Zuma met last June, they committed to broaden and deepen the partnership between the …
Read More» Thank you and good morning. Jeff Immelt, Chairman and CEO, GE Corporation; Jay Ireland, President and CEO, GE Africa; Joshua Oigara, CEO, Kenya Commercial Bank; Mark Feierstein, USAID Associate Administrator; Earl Gast, USAID Assistant Administrator for Africa; Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. I am delighted to be here this morning to recognize the ongoing collaboration …
Read More» Your Excellency, the President of the Republic of Kenya, The Honorable Uhuru Kenyatta, Cabinet Secretary for Education, Professor Jacob Kaimenyi, Chairman of Equity Bank, Mr. Peter Munga, Equity Bank Group Managing Director and CEO, Mr. James Mwangi, Equity Group Foundation Managing Director, Dr. Helen Gichohi, President and CEO of the MasterCard Foundation, Ms. Reeta Roy, …
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