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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 9 August, 2018 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 5 July, 2018 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 29 June, 2018 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 13 June, 2018 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 11 June, 2018 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 5 June, 2018 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 30 May, 2018 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 10 May, 2018 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 27 April, 2018 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 5 April, 2018 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 26 March, 2018 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 13 March, 2018 | Categories:
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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, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 10 March, 2018 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 23 February, 2018 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 16 January, 2018 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 16 January, 2018 | Categories:
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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, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 20 December, 2017 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 16 October, 2017 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 24 August, 2017 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 6 July, 2017 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 22 June, 2017 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 13 June, 2017 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 12 June, 2017 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 5 May, 2017 | Categories:
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(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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 11 March, 2017 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 2 December, 2016 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 17 November, 2016 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 9 November, 2016 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 7 November, 2016 | Categories:
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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
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 26 October, 2016 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 12 October, 2016 | Categories:
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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.
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 7 October, 2016 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 7 October, 2016 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 7 October, 2016 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 29 September, 2016 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 30 August, 2016 | Categories:
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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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By neatherlinjb | 9 August, 2016 | Categories:
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| Tags: August 7 Memorial
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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By neatherlinjb | 16 May, 2016 | Categories:
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| Tags: Ambassador Godec, RLC East Africa
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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By neatherlinjb | 4 May, 2016 | Categories:
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| Tags: Deputy Secretary Higginbottom, Ivory Burn
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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By neatherlinjb | 30 April, 2016 | Categories:
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| Tags: D/S Higginbottom, Giants Club Summit
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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By neatherlinjb | 14 April, 2016 | Categories:
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| Tags: Conservation Alliance
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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By neatherlinjb | 26 March, 2016 | Categories:
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| Tags: Ambassador Godec, Wings to Fly
The Cooperation Framework we are launching today outlines KenGen’s commitment to implement a plan that will increase available generation...
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By neatherlinjb | 24 March, 2016 | Categories:
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| Tags: KenGen, Power Africa
U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Robert F. Godec attended the KCB Tujiajiri Launch promoting the importance of education and empowerment of youth.
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 9 March, 2016 | Categories:
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| Tags: education, entrepreneurship, KCB Group
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 1 December, 2015 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 11 November, 2015 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 11 November, 2015 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 9 November, 2015 | Categories:
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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. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 9 November, 2015 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 30 October, 2015 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 19 October, 2015 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 30 September, 2015 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 24 September, 2015 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 15 September, 2015 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 25 August, 2015 | Categories:
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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, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 19 August, 2015 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 13 August, 2015 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 3 August, 2015 | Categories:
Ambassador, Speeches
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 26 July, 2015 | Categories:
President Barack Obama, Speeches
-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, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 23 July, 2015 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 8 July, 2015 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 1 July, 2015 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 22 June, 2015 | Categories:
President Barack Obama, Speeches
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 20 June, 2015 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 28 May, 2015 | Categories:
Ambassador, Speeches
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 22 May, 2015 | Categories:
Ambassador, Speeches
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 4 May, 2015 | Categories:
Secretary John Kerry, Speeches
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! ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 25 April, 2015 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 21 April, 2015 | Categories:
Ambassador, Speeches
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 14 April, 2015 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 19 March, 2015 | Categories:
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 19 March, 2015 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 18 February, 2015 | Categories:
Ambassador, Speeches
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 4 February, 2015 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 28 January, 2015 | Categories:
Ambassador, Speeches
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, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 9 December, 2014 | Categories:
Secretary John Kerry, Speeches
(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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 22 November, 2014 | Categories:
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-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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 21 November, 2014 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 13 November, 2014 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 6 November, 2014 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 4 November, 2014 | Categories:
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-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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 25 September, 2014 | Categories:
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– 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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 22 September, 2014 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 21 September, 2014 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 17 September, 2014 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 11 September, 2014 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 4 September, 2014 | Categories:
Ambassador, Speeches
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 4 September, 2014 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 4 August, 2014 | Categories:
Secretary John Kerry, Speeches
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.) ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 4 August, 2014 | Categories:
Secretary John Kerry, Speeches
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 30 July, 2014 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 29 July, 2014 | Categories:
President Barack Obama, Speeches
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, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 3 July, 2014 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 24 June, 2014 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 20 June, 2014 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 14 June, 2014 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 12 June, 2014 | Categories:
Ambassador, Speeches
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 28 May, 2014 | Categories:
President Barack Obama, Speeches
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 27 May, 2014 | Categories:
Ambassador, Speeches
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 7 May, 2014 | Categories:
Ambassador, Speeches
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 3 May, 2014 | Categories:
Secretary John Kerry, Speeches
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 14 February, 2014 | Categories:
Ambassador, Speeches
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 4 February, 2014 | Categories:
Ambassador, Speeches
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 1 February, 2014 | Categories:
President Barack Obama, Speeches
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 30 January, 2014 | Categories:
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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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 28 January, 2014 | Categories:
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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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By U.S. Embassy Kenya | 21 January, 2014 | Categories:
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