National Anthem

NATIONAL ANTHEM

 

 

English version                                                                                                              

O God of all creation

Bless this land and nation

Justice be our shield and defender

May we dwell in unity

Peace and liberty

Plenty be found within our borders.

 

Let one and all arise

With hearts both strong and true

Service be our earnest endeavour

And our homeland of Kenya

Heritage of splendour

Firm may we stand to defend.

 

Let all with one accord

In common bond united

Build this our nation together

And the glory of Kenya

The fruit of our labour

Fill every heart with thanksgiving.

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Swahili version

Ee Mungu nguvu yetu

Ilete baraka kwetu

Haki iwe ngao na mlinzi

Natukae na undugu

Amani na uhuru

Raha tupate na ustawi.

 

Amkeni ndugu zetu

Tufanye zote bidii

Nasi tujitoe kwa nguvu

Nchi yetu ya Kenya

Tunayoipenda

Tuwe tayari kuilinda.

 

Natujenge taifa letu

Ee, ndio wajibu wetu

Kenya istahili heshima

Tuungane mikono

Pamoja kazini

Kila siku tuwe na shukrani.

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National Holidays

  Day Date
  New Year’s Day 1 January
  Good Friday variable
  Easter Monday variable
  Labour Day 1 May
  Madaraka Day 1 June
  Mashujaa Day 20 October
  Jamhuri Day (Independence Day) 12 December
  Christmas Day 25 December
  Boxing Day 26 December
  Idd-Ul-Fitr variable
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Honorary Consuls

Kenya is represented by Honorary Consuls in Milan, Italy and the Republics of Cyprus and Greece whose mandate is to oversee and safeguard the welfare of Kenyans as well as Kenya’s economic, trade, tourism, commercial interests and relations.

1. Greece

Mrs. Vicky Pantazopoulou

Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kenya to the Hellenic Republic

Address:       126 Solonos street, 10681

Athens, Greece

Tel:              +30 21 0383 9259

Fax:             +302103805113

Email:           info@kenyagreece.com

Website:       http://www.kenyagreece.com

 

2. Cyprus

Mr. Nicolaos Tornaritis

Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kenya

Address:       20 Omirou Ave
1097 Nicosia
P.O.Box 20342
2151 Nicosia
Cyprus

Tel:              357 22671313, 357 22336226 (Res.)
Fax:             357 22671166
E-mail:         nicostorn@cytanet.com.cy

Office Hours
09:00 – 13:00, 15:30 – 18:00 (Tue – Wed – Thu)
09:00 – 16:00 (Mon)
09:00 – 13:00 (Fri)

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Country Profile

General Data

Official Name               : Republic of Kenya

Capital City                  : Nairobi

Population                   : 46.05 million (2015)

Surface Area                : 582,646 km2, (11,230km2 – water; 25,334km2

National Parks; and 546,082km2 others)

GDP                             : $63.40 billion (2015)

GDP growth                  : 5.6% (2015)

Independence/National Day: 12th December, 1963

Official Languages          : Kiswahili and English

Official Currency             : Kenya Shilling

Main Religions: Protestant, Catholic, Muslims, Hindu, and Traditional Beliefs

Administrative Structure: National and 47 County Governments

 

 

Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture and forestry, fishing, mining and quarrying, manufacturing, electricity and water supply, construction, wholesale and retail, hotels and restaurants, transport and communication, financial intermediation, real estate, renting and business services

Natural Resources: Limestone, soda ash, salt, gemstones, fluorspar, zinc, diatomite, gypsum, wildlife and hydropower etc.

Kenya is classified as lower middle income economy a status it achieved after rebasing its Gross Domestic Product in 2014. It is the ninth largest economy in Africa, and the fourth largest in sub-Saharan Africa.

Kenya’s strategic position serves her as a regional hub thus making it easy for traveling into Kenya and therefore appropriate for hosting conferences.

Tourism in Kenya is the second-largest source of foreign exchange earner. The country is well endowed with 22 National Parks, 28 National Reserves and 5 National Sanctuaries. Other attractions include the renowned scenery of the Great Rift Valley; snow capped peaks of Mount Kenya; diverse bird species; and the beaches along the Indian Ocean.

Kenya is a member of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) which  was formed in December 1994 to replace the former Preferential Trade Area (PTA) from the early 1980s in Eastern and Southern Africa. COMESA was created to serve as an organization of free independent sovereign States that have agreed to cooperate in developing their natural and human resources for the good of all their people. In this context, the main focus of COMESA has been on the formation of a large economic and trading unit to overcome trade barriers faced by individual States. The objectives of COMESA reflect its priorities to promote sustainable economic development:

  • to attain sustainable growth and development of the member States by promoting a more balanced and harmonious development of its production and marketing structures;
  • to promote joint development in all fields of economic activity and the joint adoption of macro-economic policies and programmes to raise the standard of living of its peoples and to foster closer relations among its member States;
  • to co-operate in the creation of an enabling environment for foreign, cross border and domestic investment including the joint promotion of research and adaptation of science and technology for development;
  • to co-operate in the promotion of peace, security and stability among the member States in order to enhance economic development in the region;
  • to co-operate in strengthening the relations between the Common Market and the rest of the world and the adoption of common positions in international fora; and
  • to contribute towards the establishment, progress and the realisation of the objectives of the African Economic Community.

The organizational structure of COMESA consists of the following Organs:

  • The COMESA Heads of State and Government (COMESA Authority);
  • The Council of Ministers
  • The COMESA Court of Justice
  • The Committee for the Heads of Central Banks
  • The Intergovernmental Committee
  • The Technical Committees;
  • The Secretariat.

COMESA has established a number of institutions to support the private sector. These include:

  • The Trade and Development Bank for Eastern and Southern Africa (PTA- Bank);
  • The COMESA Clearing House;
  • The COMESA Leather and Leather products Institute (LLPI);
  • The COMESA Re-Insurance Company (ZEP Re);
  • The COMESA Monetary Institute (CMI);
  • The African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI);
  • The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC);
  • The COMESA Regional Investment Agency (RIA);
  • The COMESA Business Council (CBC)
  • The Alliance for Commodity Trade for Eastern and Southern Africa (ACTESA);
  • The Federation of National Associations of Women in Business.

 

The member States of COMESA are: Burundi, the Comoros, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Rwanda, Sudan, Swaziland, Seychelles, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

 

Selected regional indicators for COMESA (2014)
GDP $657.4 billion
GDP per capita $1,335.0
Area (sq. km) 12 million sq.km
Total population 492.5 million
Total imports $183 billion
Total exports $95 billion

Source: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development statistical database (2016)[1]

For more information visit :http://www.comesa.int

The East Africa Community (EAC)

Kenya is a member of the East African Community (EAC) which is a regional intergovernmental organization of the Republics of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Republic of Burundi and Republic of Rwanda with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.

The EAC is home to 150 million citizens, of which 22% is urban population. With a land area of 1.82 million square kilometres and a combined Gross Domestic Product of US$ 146 billion (EAC Statistics for 2016), its realisation bears great strategic and geopolitical significance and prospects for the renewed and reinvigorated EAC.

The work of the EAC is guided by its Treaty which established the Community. It was signed on 30 November 1999 and entered into force on 7 July 2000 following its ratification by the original three Partner States – Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The Republic of Rwanda and the Republic of Burundi acceded to the EAC Treaty on 18 June 2007 and became full Members of the Community with effect from 1 July 2007. The Republic of South Sudan acceeded to the Treaty on 15 April 2016 and become a full Member on 15 August 2016.

As one of the fastest growing regional economic blocs in the world, the EAC is widening and deepening co-operation among the Partner States in various key spheres for their mutual benefit. These spheres include political, economic and social.

At the moment, the regional integration process is in full swing as reflected by the encouraging progress of the East African Customs Union, the establishment of the Common Market in 2010 and the implementation of the East African Monetary Union Protocol.

 

Current status

The process towards an East African Federation is being fast tracked, underscoring the serious determination of the East African leadership and citizens to construct a powerful and sustainable East African economic and political bloc.

Quick Facts about EAC

Area (incl. water): 1.82 million sq. km
Population: 145.5 million (2015)
GDP (current market prices): US$ 147.5 billion (2015)
EAC Headquarters: Arusha, Tanzania
First established: 1967
Re-established: 7 July 2000
Official language: English
Summit Chairperson: H.E. John P. J. Magufuli
Council Chairperson: Amb. Dr Augustine P. Mahiga
Secretary-General: Amb. Libérat Mfumukeko

For more information, visit http://www.eac.int/

 

UNITED NATIONS IN KENYA

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is one of the four United Nations Centres globally. The other three are based in New York, Geneva and Vienna. Two fully-fledged UN Agencies have headquarters in Kenya namely; the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). The country also hosts 22 Regional United nations Agencies and provides the organizations with an enabling environment to c arry out their respective mandates.

The United Nations Office at Nairobi, the UN headquarters in Africa, was established by the General Assembly in 1996. The office is headed by a Director-General, at the Under-Secretary-General level, serves as the representative office of the Secretary-General in Nairobi and performs representation and liaison functions with permanent missions, the host-country and other Governments, and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations in Nairobi, as well as other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya; facilitates cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations; provides administrative and other support services to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat); provides joint and common services to other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya, as applicable; and manages and implements the programmes of administration, conference services and public information and provides security and safety services for United Nations staff and facilities in the United Nations Office at Nairobi.

United Nations Office at Nairobi

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National Government

THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

HIS EXCELLENCY HON. WILLIAM SAMOEI RUTO, PhD., C.G.H.

President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces

Email: contact@statehouse.go.ke

president@statehouse.go.ke

WEBSITE: www.statehouse.go.ke

State House

P.O. Box 40530 – 00100

Tel.: 020-2227436

NAIROBI

HIS EXCELLENCY HON. RIGATHI GACHAGUA, E.G.H.

Deputy President

Harambee House Annex

Harambee Avenue

P.O. Box 74434-00200

NAIROBI

Telephone:0203247000/1/2/3/4/5

Email: dp@deputypresident.go.ke

Website: www.deputypresident.go.ke

HON. MUSALIA MUDAVADI, E.G.H.

Prime Cabinet Secretary

Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary

Kenya Railways Headquarters

Off Haile Selassie Avenue

P.O. Box 62345 – 00200

NAIROBI

Telephone:020-3247000/1/2/3/4/5

 

  1. MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

Cabinet Secretary: PROF. KITHURE A. KINDIKI, E.G.H.

State Department for Internal Security and National Administration
Principal Secretary: DR. RAYMOND V.O. OMOLLO, PhD.

State Department for Correctional Services
Principal Secretary: MS. MARY MUTHONI MURIUKI, H.S.C.

State Department for Citizen Services
Principal Secretary: AMB. (PROF.) JULIUS K. BITOK, PhD., M.B.S.

  1. MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Cabinet Secretary: HON. ADEN B. DUALE, E.G.H.

Principal Secretary: MR. PATRICK MARIRU

  1. THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND ECONOMIC PLANNING

Cabinet Secretary: PROF. NJUGUNA NDUNG’U, C.B.S.

The National Treasury
Principal Secretary: DR. CHRIS K. KIPTOO, PhD., C.B.S.

State Department for Economic Planning
Principal Secretary: MR. JAMES B. MUHATI

  1. MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AND DIASPORA AFFAIRS

Cabinet Secretary: DR. ALFRED N. MUTUA, E.G.H.

State Department for Foreign Affairs
Principal Secretary: DR. KORIR SING’OEI, PHD., E.B.S.

State Department for Diaspora Affairs
Principal Secretary: MS. ROSELINE K. NJOGU

  1. MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SERVICE, GENDER AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Cabinet Secretary: HON. AISHA J. K. KATANA

State Department for Public Service
Principal Secretary: MR. AMOS N. GATHECHA, EBS, ndc(K)

State Department for Gender And Affirmative Action
Principal Secretary: MS. VERONICA M. NDUVA

  1. MINISTRY OF ROADS AND TRANSPORT

Cabinet Secretary: HON. ONESMUS K. MURKOMEN, E.G.H.

State Department of Roads
Principal Secretary: ENG. JOSEPH M. MBUGUA

State Department for Transport
Principal Secretary: MR. MOHAMED A. DAGHAR

  1. MINISTRY OF LANDS, PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Cabinet Secretary: HON. ZACHARIAH M. NJERU

State Department for Lands and Physical Planning
Principal Secretary: HON. GENERALI KORIR NIXON

State Department for Housing and Urban Development
Principal Secretary: MR. CHARLES HINGA MWAURA, CBS

State Department for Public Works
Principal Secretary: MR. JOEL PSIMATWA LOREMOI ARUMONYANG

  1. MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

Cabinet Secretary: HON. ELIUD OWALO

State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications
Principal Secretary: PROF. EDWARD W. KISIANG’ANI, PhD.

State Department for Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Digital Economy
Principal Secretary: ENG. JOHN K. TANUI, MBS

  1. MINISTRY OF HEALTH

Cabinet Secretary: HON. SUSAN N. WAFULA

State Department for Medical Services
Principal Secretary: ENG. PETER K. TUM, C.B.S.

State Department for Health Standards and Professional Management
Principal Secretary: DR. JOSEPHINE N. MBURU, PhD.

  1. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Cabinet Secretary: HON. EZEKIEL MACHOGU

State Department for Basic Education
Principal Secretary: DR. BELIO R. KIPSANG, PhD., C.B.S.

State Department for Technical, Vocational Education and Training
Principal Secretary: DR. ESTHER T. MUORIA, PhD.

State Department for Higher Education and Research
Principal Secretary: DR. BEATRICE M. INYANGALA, PhD.

  1. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT

Cabinet Secretary: HON. FRANKLIN M. LINTURI

State Department for Crop Development
Principal Secretary: MR. PHILLIP K. HARSAMA

State Department for Livestock Development
Principal Secretary: MR. HARRY K. KIMTAI, C.B.S.

  1. MINISTRY OF TRADE, INVESTMENTS AND INDUSTRY

Cabinet Secretary: HON. MOSES K. KURIA

State Department for Trade
Principal Secretary: MR. ALFRED OMBUDO K’OMBUDO

State Department for Investments Promotion and Industry
Principal Secretary: MR. ABUBAKAR HASSAN ABUBAKAR

  1. MINISTRY OF CO-OPERATIVES AND MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (MSME) DEVELOPMENT

Cabinet Secretary: HON. SIMON K. CHELUGUI, E.G.H.

State Department for Co-Operatives
Principal Secretary: MR. PATRICK K. KILEMI

State Department for Micro, Small And Medium Enterprise (MSME) Development
Principal Secretary: MS. SUSAN A. MANG’ENI

  1. MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS, SPORTS AND THE ARTS

Cabinet Secretary: HON. ABABU NAMWAMBA

State Department for Youth Affairs
Principal Secretary: MR. ISMAIL MAALIM MADEY

State Department for Sports and the Arts
Principal Secretary: HON. JONATHAN M. MUEKE

  1. MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTRY

Cabinet Secretary: HON. ROSELINDA S. TUIYA

Principal Secretary: ENG. FESTUS K. NG’ENO

State Department for Forestry

Principal Secretary: MR. EPHANTUS K. KIMANI

  1. MINISTRY OF TOURISM, WILDLIFE AND HERITAGE

Cabinet Secretary: HON. PENINAH MALONZA, O.G.W.

State Department for Tourism and Wildlife
Principal Secretary:  MR. JOHN LEKAKENY OLOLTUAA

State Department for Wildlife

Principal Secretary: MS. MUSEIYA SILVIA KIHORO

State Department for Culture and Heritage
Principal Secretary: MS. UMMI MOHAMED BASHIR

  1. MINISTRY OF WATER, SANITATION AND IRRIGATION

Cabinet Secretary: HON. ALICE M. WAHOME

Principal Secretary: DR. PAUL K. RONOH, PhD.

State Department for Irrigation

Principal Secretary: MR. GITONGA M. MUGAMBI, E.B.S.

  1. MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND PETROLEUM

Cabinet Secretary: HON. DAVIS CHIRCHIR

State Department for Energy
Principal Secretary: MR. ALEX K. WACHIRA

State Department for Petroleum
Principal Secretary: MR. MOHAMED LIBAN

  1. MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL PROTECTION

Cabinet Secretary: HON. FLORENCE BORE

State Department for Labour and Skills Development
Principal Secretary: MR. GEOFFREY E. KIATUKO, ACIARB

State Department for Social Security and Protection
Principal Secretary: MR. MOGOSI J. MOTARI, M.B.S.

  1. MINISTRY OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY (EAC), THE ASALS AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Cabinet Secretary: HON. REBECCA MIANO, M.B.S.

State Department for East African Community (EAC)
Principal Secretary: MR. ABDI DUBAT FIDHOW

State Department for the ASALs and Regional Development
Principal Secretary: MR. IDRIS SALIM DOKOTA

  1. MINISTRY OF MINING, BLUE ECONOMY AND MARITIME AFFAIRS

Cabinet Secretary: HON. SALIM MVURYA

State Department for Mining
Principal Secretary: MR. ELIJAH G. MWANGI

State Department for the Blue Economy and Fisheries
Principal Secretary: MS. BETSY M. NJAGI

State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs
Principal Secretary: MR. SHADRACK M. MWADIME, M.B.S.

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National Government

 

THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

HIS EXCELLENCY HON. WILLIAM SAMOEI RUTO, PhD., C.G.H.

President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces

Email: contact@statehouse.go.ke

president@statehouse.go.ke

WEBSITE: www.statehouse.go.ke

State House

P.O. Box 40530 – 00100

Tel.: 020-2227436

NAIROBI

HIS EXCELLENCY HON. RIGATHI GACHAGUA, E.G.H.

Deputy President

Harambee House Annex

Harambee Avenue

P.O. Box 74434-00200

NAIROBI

Telephone:0203247000/1/2/3/4/5

Email: dp@deputypresident.go.ke

Website: www.deputypresident.go.ke

HON. MUSALIA MUDAVADI, E.G.H.

Prime Cabinet Secretary

Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary

Kenya Railways Headquarters

Off Haile Selassie Avenue

P.O. Box 62345 – 00200

NAIROBI

Telephone:020-3247000/1/2/3/4/5

 

 

 

 

  1. MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

Cabinet Secretary: PROF. KITHURE A. KINDIKI, E.G.H.

State Department for Internal Security and National Administration
Principal Secretary: DR. RAYMOND V.O. OMOLLO, PhD.

State Department for Correctional Services
Principal Secretary: MS. MARY MUTHONI MURIUKI, H.S.C.

State Department for Citizen Services
Principal Secretary: AMB. (PROF.) JULIUS K. BITOK, PhD., M.B.S.

  1. MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Cabinet Secretary: HON. ADEN B. DUALE, E.G.H.

Principal Secretary: MR. PATRICK MARIRU

  1. THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND ECONOMIC PLANNING

Cabinet Secretary: PROF. NJUGUNA NDUNG’U, C.B.S.

The National Treasury
Principal Secretary: DR. CHRIS K. KIPTOO, PhD., C.B.S.

State Department for Economic Planning
Principal Secretary: MR. JAMES B. MUHATI

  1. MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AND DIASPORA AFFAIRS

Cabinet Secretary: DR. ALFRED N. MUTUA, E.G.H.

State Department for Foreign Affairs
Principal Secretary: DR. KORIR SING’OEI, PHD., E.B.S.

State Department for Diaspora Affairs
Principal Secretary: MS. ROSELINE K. NJOGU

  1. MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SERVICE, GENDER AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Cabinet Secretary: HON. AISHA J. K. KATANA

State Department for Public Service
Principal Secretary: MR. AMOS N. GATHECHA, EBS, ndc(K)

State Department for Gender And Affirmative Action
Principal Secretary: MS. VERONICA M. NDUVA

  1. MINISTRY OF ROADS AND TRANSPORT

Cabinet Secretary: HON. ONESMUS K. MURKOMEN, E.G.H.

State Department of Roads
Principal Secretary: ENG. JOSEPH M. MBUGUA

State Department for Transport
Principal Secretary: MR. MOHAMED A. DAGHAR

  1. MINISTRY OF LANDS, PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Cabinet Secretary: HON. ZACHARIAH M. NJERU

State Department for Lands and Physical Planning
Principal Secretary: HON. GENERALI KORIR NIXON

State Department for Housing and Urban Development
Principal Secretary: MR. CHARLES HINGA MWAURA, CBS

State Department for Public Works
Principal Secretary: MR. JOEL PSIMATWA LOREMOI ARUMONYANG

  1. MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

Cabinet Secretary: HON. ELIUD OWALO

State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications
Principal Secretary: PROF. EDWARD W. KISIANG’ANI, PhD.

State Department for Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Digital Economy
Principal Secretary: ENG. JOHN K. TANUI, MBS

  1. MINISTRY OF HEALTH

Cabinet Secretary: HON. SUSAN N. WAFULA

State Department for Medical Services
Principal Secretary: ENG. PETER K. TUM, C.B.S.

State Department for Health Standards and Professional Management
Principal Secretary: DR. JOSEPHINE N. MBURU, PhD.

  1. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Cabinet Secretary: HON. EZEKIEL MACHOGU

State Department for Basic Education
Principal Secretary: DR. BELIO R. KIPSANG, PhD., C.B.S.

State Department for Technical, Vocational Education and Training
Principal Secretary: DR. ESTHER T. MUORIA, PhD.

State Department for Higher Education and Research
Principal Secretary: DR. BEATRICE M. INYANGALA, PhD.

  1. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT

Cabinet Secretary: HON. FRANKLIN M. LINTURI

State Department for Crop Development
Principal Secretary: MR. PHILLIP K. HARSAMA

State Department for Livestock Development
Principal Secretary: MR. HARRY K. KIMTAI, C.B.S.

  1. MINISTRY OF TRADE, INVESTMENTS AND INDUSTRY

Cabinet Secretary: HON. MOSES K. KURIA

State Department for Trade
Principal Secretary: MR. ALFRED OMBUDO K’OMBUDO

State Department for Investments Promotion and Industry
Principal Secretary: MR. ABUBAKAR HASSAN ABUBAKAR

  1. MINISTRY OF CO-OPERATIVES AND MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (MSME) DEVELOPMENT

Cabinet Secretary: HON. SIMON K. CHELUGUI, E.G.H.

State Department for Co-Operatives
Principal Secretary: MR. PATRICK K. KILEMI

State Department for Micro, Small And Medium Enterprise (MSME) Development
Principal Secretary: MS. SUSAN A. MANG’ENI

  1. MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS, SPORTS AND THE ARTS

Cabinet Secretary: HON. ABABU NAMWAMBA

State Department for Youth Affairs
Principal Secretary: MR. ISMAIL MAALIM MADEY

State Department for Sports and the Arts
Principal Secretary: HON. JONATHAN M. MUEKE

  1. MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTRY

Cabinet Secretary: HON. ROSELINDA S. TUIYA

Principal Secretary: ENG. FESTUS K. NG’ENO

State Department for Forestry

Principal Secretary: MR. EPHANTUS K. KIMANI

  1. MINISTRY OF TOURISM, WILDLIFE AND HERITAGE

Cabinet Secretary: HON. PENINAH MALONZA, O.G.W.

State Department for Tourism and Wildlife
Principal Secretary:  MR. JOHN LEKAKENY OLOLTUAA

State Department for Wildlife

Principal Secretary: MS. MUSEIYA SILVIA KIHORO

State Department for Culture and Heritage
Principal Secretary: MS. UMMI MOHAMED BASHIR

  1. MINISTRY OF WATER, SANITATION AND IRRIGATION

Cabinet Secretary: HON. ALICE M. WAHOME

Principal Secretary: DR. PAUL K. RONOH, PhD.

State Department for Irrigation

Principal Secretary: MR. GITONGA M. MUGAMBI, E.B.S.

  1. MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND PETROLEUM

Cabinet Secretary: HON. DAVIS CHIRCHIR

State Department for Energy
Principal Secretary: MR. ALEX K. WACHIRA

State Department for Petroleum
Principal Secretary: MR. MOHAMED LIBAN

  1. MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL PROTECTION

Cabinet Secretary: HON. FLORENCE BORE

State Department for Labour and Skills Development
Principal Secretary: MR. GEOFFREY E. KIATUKO, ACIARB

State Department for Social Security and Protection
Principal Secretary: MR. MOGOSI J. MOTARI, M.B.S.

  1. MINISTRY OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY (EAC), THE ASALS AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Cabinet Secretary: HON. REBECCA MIANO, M.B.S.

State Department for East African Community (EAC)
Principal Secretary: MR. ABDI DUBAT FIDHOW

State Department for the ASALs and Regional Development
Principal Secretary: MR. IDRIS SALIM DOKOTA

  1. MINISTRY OF MINING, BLUE ECONOMY AND MARITIME AFFAIRS

Cabinet Secretary: HON. SALIM MVURYA

State Department for Mining
Principal Secretary: MR. ELIJAH G. MWANGI

State Department for the Blue Economy and Fisheries
Principal Secretary: MS. BETSY M. NJAGI

State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs
Principal Secretary: MR. SHADRACK M. MWADIME, M.B.S.

 

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Message from the Ambassador/PR

Dear Reader,

It is with great pleasure to welcome you to the official website of the Embassy of Republic of Kenya in Rome, Italy with multiple accreditation to Poland, Cyprus, Greece and Malta.

The website provides important linkages and information about Kenya, its government structure, Ministries and Institutions, Trade and Investments Opportunities, Travel Tourism and Consular Services which are offered at the Embassy.

Kenya’s geo-strategically location makes it an economic and commercial gateway to major trading bloc such as the East African Community (EAC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa(COMESA) and Africa’s hinterland.

Kenya offers one of the best investment climates in the wider Eastern African region with numerous trade and investment opportunities. It has a fully liberalised, largest and most advanced economy in the East and Central Africa the fastest growing economies in the continent. It has a range of investment incentives and home to exciting natural tourist attraction sites and wildlife – particularly the BIG FIVE.

In addition, Kenya is the only developing country hosting a United Nations Headquarters in Nairobi(UNON), United Nations Environment Assembly(UNEA) and the United Nations Human Settlement Program(UN-HABITAT).

Kenya and Italy enjoy warm cordial relations which began in 1974 when Kenya opened its first Mission in Rome. During intervening period, tremendous achievements have been registered in wide spheres of collaboration, corporation and partnerships. The areas include, Trade and Investment, technical and development assistance scholarships.

The main focus of the Embassy is to consolidate and sustain the existing friendly relations between the Republic of Kenya and the Republic of Italy, while exploring new opportunities for the benefit of the citizens of our great nations.

We also deliberately seek to engage with the Kenyan Diaspora and continue to improve our Consular Services to Kenyan Citizens living and working in Italy and other countries of accreditation – to integrate them further in the national development agenda.

“Karibuni sana”, I hope you will find the website useful and a suitable source for your information and inquiries.

Jackline Yonga

AMBASSADOR/PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE

Asante sana

Welcome to our website.

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County Government

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The Constitution of Kenya 2010 has delineated the country into 47 regions/ county governments as shown below.

Each county has displayed in its website, sectors of comparative advantage that are ready for development or investment as sole or joint partnership.

THE 47 COUNTIES

 

1. Baringo County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Baringo East, Baringo West, Baringo Central, Mochongoi, Mogotio, Eldama Ravine.

Contact info:  http://baringo.go.ke

2. Bomet County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Sotik, Chepalungu, Bomet East, Bomet Central, Konoin

Contact info: http://www.bomet.go.ke

3. Bungoma County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Mt. Elgon, Sirisia, Kabuchia, Bumula, Kandunyi, Webuye, Bokoli, Kimilili, Tongaren

Contact info: http://www.bungoma.go.ke

4. Busia County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Teso North, Teso South, Nambale, Matayos, Butula, Funyula, Budalangi

Contact info: http://www.busiacounty.go.ke

5. Elgeyo/Marakwet County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Marakwet East, Marakwet West, Keiyo East, Keiyo South

Contact info: http://www.elgeyomarakwet.go.ke

 6. Embu County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Manyatta, Runyenjes, Gachoka, Siakago

contact info:  http://www.embu.go.ke

7. Garissa County

Parliamentary Constituencies: TaveDujis, Balambala, Lagdera, Dadaab, Fafi, Ijara

Contact info: http://www.garissa.go.ke

8. Homa Bay County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Kasipul, Kabondo, Karachuonyo, Rangwe, Homabay Town, Ndhiwa, Mbita, Gwassi

Contact:  http://www.homabay.go.ke/

9. Isiolo County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Isiolo North, Isiolo South

Contact:  http://www.isiolo.go.ke/

10. Kajiado County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Kajiado Central, Kajiado North, Kajiado South

Contact:  https://www.kajiado.go.ke

11. Kakamega County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Lugari, Likuyani, Malava, Lurambi, Makholo, Mumias, Mumias East, Matungu, Butere, Khwisero, Shinyalu, ikolomani. Major Towns: Kakamega

Contact:  http://www.kakamega.go.ke

12. Kericho County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Ainamoi, Belgut, Kipkelion

Contact:  http://www.kericho.go.ke

13. Kiambu County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Gatundu South, Gatundu North, Juja, Thika Town, Ruiru Githunguri, Kiambu, Kiambaa, Kabete, Kikuyu, Limuru, Lari

Contact:  http://www.kiambu.go.ke

14. Kilifi County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Kilifi North, Kilifi South, Kaloleni, Rabai, Ganze, Malindi, Magarini

Contact:  http://www.kilifi.go.ke

15. Kirinyaga County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Mwea, Gichugu, Ndia, Kirinyaga Central Major Towns: Kerugoya

Contact: http://www.kirinyaga.go.ke

16. Kisii County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Bonchari, South Mugirango, Bomachoge, Bobasi, Gucha, Nyaribari Masaba, Nyaribari Chache, Matrani, Mosocho

Contact:  http://www.kisii.go.ke

17. Kisumu County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Kisumu East, Kisumu West, Kisumu Central, Seme, Nyando, Muhoroni, Nyakach

Contact:  http://kisumu.go.ke

18. Kitui County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Mwingi North, Mwingi Central, Mwingi South, Kitui West, Kitui Rural, Kitui Town, Mutitu, Kitui South

Contact:  http://www.kitui.go.ke

19. Kwale County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Msambweni, Lunga Lunga, Matuga, Kinango

Contact:  http://www.kwalecountygov.com

20. Laikipia County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Laikipia West, Laikipia Wast, Laikipia North

Contact:  http://www.laikipiacounty.go.ke

21. Lamu County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Lamu East, Lamu West

Contact:  http://www.lamu.go.ke

22. Machakos County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Masinga, Yatta, Kangundo, Matungulu, Kathiani, Mavoko, Machakos Town, Mwala

Contact:  http://www.machakosgovernment.com

23. Makueni County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Mbooni, Kilome, Kaiti, Makueni, Kibwezi West, Kibwezi East

Contact:  http://www.makueni.go.ke

24. Mandera County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Mandera West, Banisa, Mandera North, Mandera East, Lafey

Contac:  http://www.mandera.go.ke

25. Marsabit County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Moyale, North Horr, Saku, Laisamis

Contact:  http://www.marsabit.go.ke

26. Meru County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Igembe South, Igembe Central, Igembe North, Tigania West, Tigania East, North Imenti, Buuri, Central Imenti, South Imenti

Contact:  http://meru.go.ke

27. Migori County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Rongo, Awendo, Migori East Migori West, Uriri, Nyatike, Kuria East, Kuria West

Contact:  http://migori.go.ke

28. Mombasa County

Constituencies: Changamwe, Jomvu, Kisauni, Nyali, likoni, Mvita Kwale

Contact:  http://www.mombasa.go.ke

29. Murang’a County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Kangema, Mathioya, Kiharu, Kigumo, Maragwa, Kandara, Gatanga

Contact:  http://muranga.go.ke

30. Nairobi County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Westlands, Parklands, Dagoretti, Karen / Langata, Kibira, Roysambu, Kasarani, Ruaraka, Kariobangi, kayole, Embakasi, Mihang’o, Nairobi West, Makadara, kamukunii, Starehe, Mathare

Contact:  http://www.nairobi.go.ke

31. Nakuru County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Molo, Njoro, Naivasha, Gilgil, Kuresoi South, Kuresoi North, Subukia, Rongai, Bahati, Nakuru Town West, Nakuru Town East.

Contact:  http://www.nakuru.go.ke/

32. Nandi County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Tinderet, Aldai, Nandi Hills, Emgwen North, Emgwen South, Mosop.

Contact:  http://nandi.go.ke

33. Narok County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Kilgoris, Emurua Dikirr, Narok North, Kajiado East, Kajiado West.

Contact:   http://www.narok.go.ke

34. Nyamira County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Kitutu Masaba, North Mugirango, West Mugirango.

Contact:  http://www.nyamira.go.ke

35. Nyandarua County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Kinangop, Kipipiri, Ol-Kalou, Ol-Jorok, Ndaragwa

Contact:  http://www.nyandarua.go.ke

36. Nyeri County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Tetu, Kieni, Mathira, Othaya, Mukuwe-ini, Nyeri Town

Contact:  http://www.nyeri.go.ke

37. Samburu County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Samburu West, Samburu North, Samburu East

Contact: http://samburu.go.ke

38. Siaya County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Ugenya, Ugunja, Alego Usonga, Gem, Bondo, Rarieda

Contact:  http://www.siaya.go.ke

39. Taita Taveta County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Taveta, Wundanyi, Mwatate, Voi

Contact:  http://taitataveta.go.ke

40. Tana River County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Garsen, Galole, Bura

Contact:  http://www.tanariver.go.ke

41. Tharaka Nithi County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Nithi, Maara, Tharaka

Contact:  http://www.tharakanithi.go.ke/

42. Trans Nzoia County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Kwanza, Endebess, Saboti, Kiminini, Cherenganyi

Contact:  http://www.transnzoia.go.ke/

43. Turkana County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Turkana North, Turkana West, Turkana Central, Loima, Turkana South, Turkana East.

Contact:  http://www.turkana.go.ke

44. Uasin Gishu County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Eldoret East, Eldoret North and Eldoret South.

Contact:  http://uasingishu.go.ke

45. Vihiga County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Vihiga, Sabatia, Hamisi, Emuhaya, Luanda

Contact: http://vihiga.go.ke

46. Wajir County

Parliamentary Constituencies: Wajir North, Wajir East, Tarbaj, Wajir West, Eldas, Wajir South

Contact: http://www.wajir.go.ke

47. West Pokot County 

Parliamentary Constituencies: Kapenguri, Sigor, Kacheliba, Pokot South

Contact:  http://www.westpokot.go.ke

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National Government

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The National Government is composed of three arms: The Legislature, The Executive and The Judiciary. Each arm is independent of the other and their individual roles are set by the Constitution of Kenya

  1. The Executive

President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-In-Chief of the Defence Forces

His Excellency Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, C.G.H.

www.president.go.ke

 

Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya

H.E. Hon. William Samoei Arap Ruto, E.G.H.

http://www.deputypresident.go.ke

 

  1. Legislature 

Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Justin B.N. Muturi, MP

Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr Michael R. Sialai,

Email: clerk@parliament.go.ke

www.parliament.go.ke

 

Speaker of the Senate, Hon. Kenneth M. Lusaka

Clerk of the Senate, Mr. Jeremiah Nyegenye

Email: csenate@parliament.go.ke

www.parliament.go.ke 

 

  1. The Judiciary 

Chief Justice/President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, Hon. Martha Koome

The Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Ms. Anne Atieno Amadi

Email: info@judiciary.go.ke

 www.judiciary.go.ke

 

 

KENYA MINISTRIES

  1. Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government 

Cabinet Secretary: Hon. Dr. Fred Matiang’i
Principal Secretary: Eng. (Dr.) Karanja Kibicho (Interior)
Principal Secretary: Mr. Micah Pkopus Powon (Correctional services)

http://www.interior.go.ke/

  1. Ministry of Devolution & ASAL Areas

Cabinet Secretary: Hon. Charles Keter
Principal Secretary: Ms Mwanamaka Amani Mabruki (Devolution)
Principal Secretary: Mr. Saitoti Torome (Planning)

Principal Secretary: Ms. Josepheta Mukobe (Special Programmes)

http://www.devolutionplanning.go.ke/

  1. The National Treasury & Planning

Cabinet Secretary: Mr. Amb. Ukur Yatani Kanacho
Principal Secretary: Dr. Kamau Thugge

http://www.treasury.go.ke/

  1. Ministry of Defence

Cabinet Secretary: Hon. Eugene Wamalwa
Principal Secretary: Amb. Peter Kirimi Kaberia

http://www.mod.go.ke/

  1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Cabinet Secretary: Hon. Amb. Raychelle A. Omamo, E.G.H
Principal Secretary: Amb. Monica Juma, Dphil, CBS
http://www.mfa.go.ke/

https://www.facebook.com/ForeignOfficeKE

  1. Ministry of Education, Science & Technology

Cabinet Secretary: Hon. Prof. George A. O Magoha
Principal Secretary: Dr. Belio Kipsang (Basic Education)
Principal Secretary: Prof. Colleta A. Suda (University Education)
Principal Secretary: Dr. Dinah Jerotich Mwinzi (Vocational & Technical Training)

http://www.education.go.ke

  1. Ministry of Health

Cabinet Secretary: Hon. Mutahi Kagwe
Principal Secretary: Dr. Nicholas Muraguri

http://www.health.go.ke/

  1. Ministry of Transport & Infrastructure Development

Cabinet Secretary: Hon. James  Macharia
Principal Secretary: Mr. Wilson Nyakera Irungu (Transport)
Principal Secretary: Eng. John K. Mosonik (Infrastructure)

Principal Secretary: Arch. Aidah Munano (Housing and Urban Development)

Principal Secretary: Ms. Nancy Karigithu (Maritime & Shipping Affairs)

Principal Secretary: Prof. Paul Maringa Mwangi (Public Works)

http://www.transport.go.ke/

  1. Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs

Cabinet Secretary: Hon. Joseph Mucheru
Principal Secretary: Eng. Victor Kyalo (ICT & Innovation)
Principal Secretary: Mr.Sammy Itemere (Broadcasting & Telecommunications)

http://www.information.go.ke/

  1. Ministry of Environment and Forestry

Cabinet Secretary: Hon. Keriako Tobiko
Principal Secretary: Mr. Charles Sunkuli (Environment)
Principal Secretary: Dr. Margaret Mwakima (Natural Resources)

http://www.environment.go.ke/

  1. Ministry of Lands 

Cabinet Secretary: Hon. Farida Karoney
Principal Secretary: Arch. Mariamu Ali elMaawy (Lands & Physical Planning)

http://www.ardhi.go.ke

  1. Ministry of Sports and Heritage

Cabinet Secretary: Hon. Amb. (Dr.) Amina Mohamed E.G.H
Principal Secretary: Amb. Richard Ekai Titus (Sports Development)
Principal Secretary: Mr. Joe Okudo (Arts & Culture)

http://www.sportsculture.go.ke

  1. Ministry of East African Community and Northern Corridor Development

Cabinet Secretary: Hon. Adan Mohammed
Principal Secretary: Dr. Khadijah Kassachoon (Labour)
Principal Secretary: Ms. Betty Chemutai Maina (East African Community Integration )
Principal Secretary: Ms. Susan Mochache (Social Protection)

http://www.labour.go.ke/

  1. Ministry of Energy

Cabinet Secretary: Hon. Amb. (Dr.) Monica Juma
Principal Secretary: Eng. Joseph Njoroge (Energy)
Principal Secretary: Andrew Kamau Ng’anga (Petroleum)

http://www.energy.go.ke/

  1. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives

Cabinet Secretary: Hon. Peter Munya
Principal Secretary: Dr. Richard Lesiyampe (Agriculture)
Principal Secretary: Prof. Micheni Ntiba (Fisheries & the Blue Economy)
Principal Secretary: Dr. Andrew K Tuimur (Livestock)

http://www.kilimo.go.ke/

  1. Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development

Cabinet Secretary: Hon. Betty Maina

Principal Secretary: Mr. Julius Korir (Investment & Industry)

Principal Secretary: Mr. Ali Noor Ismail (Cooperatives)

Principal Secretary: Dr. Chris Kiptoo (Trade)

 http://www.industrialization.go.ke/

  1. Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife

Cabinet Secretary: Hon. Najib Balala
Principal Secretary: Ms. Fatuma Hirsi Mohamed

 http://www.tourism.go.ke

  1. Ministry of Petroleum and Mining

Cabinet Secretary: Hon. John Munyes
Principal Secretary: Dr Mohammed Ibrahim Mahmud

http://www.mining.go.ke

  1. Ministry of Public Service & Gender Affairs 
    Cabinet Secretary: Hon. Margaret Kobia
    Principal Secretary: Ms. Lilian Omollo (Public Service & Youth Affairs)
    Principal Secretary: Zeinab W. Hussein ( Gender Affairs)

http://www.psyg.go.ke

  1. Ministry of Water, Sanitation & Irrigation

Cabinet Secretary: Hon. Sicily Kariuki
Principal Secretary: Prof. Fred Segor (Water Services)
Principal Secretary: Mr. Patrick Nduati Mwangi (Irrigation)

 http://www.water.go.ke  

21. Ministry of Labour and Social Services

Cabinet Secretary: Hon. Simon Chelugui

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Country profile

General Data

Official Name               : Republic of Kenya

Capital City                  : Nairobi

Population                   : 46.05 million (2015)

Surface Area                : 582,646 km2, (11,230km2 – water; 25,334km2

National Parks; and 546,082km2 others)

GDP                             : $63.40 billion (2015)

GDP growth                  : 5.6% (2015)

Independence/National Day: 12th December, 1963

Official Languages          : Kiswahili and English

Official Currency             : Kenya Shilling

Main Religions: Protestant, Catholic, Muslims, Hindu, and Traditional Beliefs

Administrative Structure: National and 47 County Governments

 

 

Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture and forestry, fishing, mining and quarrying, manufacturing, electricity and water supply, construction, wholesale and retail, hotels and restaurants, transport and communication, financial intermediation, real estate, renting and business services

Natural Resources: Limestone, soda ash, salt, gemstones, fluorspar, zinc, diatomite, gypsum, wildlife and hydropower etc.

Kenya is classified as lower middle income economy a status it achieved after rebasing its Gross Domestic Product in 2014. It is the ninth largest economy in Africa, and the fourth largest in sub-Saharan Africa.

Kenya’s strategic position serves her as a regional hub thus making it easy for traveling into Kenya and therefore appropriate for hosting conferences.

Tourism in Kenya is the second-largest source of foreign exchange earner. The country is well endowed with 22 National Parks, 28 National Reserves and 5 National Sanctuaries. Other attractions include the renowned scenery of the Great Rift Valley; snow capped peaks of Mount Kenya; diverse bird species; and the beaches along the Indian Ocean.

Kenya is a member of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) which  was formed in December 1994 to replace the former Preferential Trade Area (PTA) from the early 1980s in Eastern and Southern Africa. COMESA was created to serve as an organization of free independent sovereign States that have agreed to cooperate in developing their natural and human resources for the good of all their people. In this context, the main focus of COMESA has been on the formation of a large economic and trading unit to overcome trade barriers faced by individual States. The objectives of COMESA reflect its priorities to promote sustainable economic development:

  • to attain sustainable growth and development of the member States by promoting a more balanced and harmonious development of its production and marketing structures;
  • to promote joint development in all fields of economic activity and the joint adoption of macro-economic policies and programmes to raise the standard of living of its peoples and to foster closer relations among its member States;
  • to co-operate in the creation of an enabling environment for foreign, cross border and domestic investment including the joint promotion of research and adaptation of science and technology for development;
  • to co-operate in the promotion of peace, security and stability among the member States in order to enhance economic development in the region;
  • to co-operate in strengthening the relations between the Common Market and the rest of the world and the adoption of common positions in international fora; and
  • to contribute towards the establishment, progress and the realisation of the objectives of the African Economic Community.

The organizational structure of COMESA consists of the following Organs:

  • The COMESA Heads of State and Government (COMESA Authority);
  • The Council of Ministers
  • The COMESA Court of Justice
  • The Committee for the Heads of Central Banks
  • The Intergovernmental Committee
  • The Technical Committees;
  • The Secretariat.

COMESA has established a number of institutions to support the private sector. These include:

  • The Trade and Development Bank for Eastern and Southern Africa (PTA- Bank);
  • The COMESA Clearing House;
  • The COMESA Leather and Leather products Institute (LLPI);
  • The COMESA Re-Insurance Company (ZEP Re);
  • The COMESA Monetary Institute (CMI);
  • The African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI);
  • The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC);
  • The COMESA Regional Investment Agency (RIA);
  • The COMESA Business Council (CBC)
  • The Alliance for Commodity Trade for Eastern and Southern Africa (ACTESA);
  • The Federation of National Associations of Women in Business.

 

The member States of COMESA are: Burundi, the Comoros, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Rwanda, Sudan, Swaziland, Seychelles, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

 

Selected regional indicators for COMESA (2014)
GDP $657.4 billion
GDP per capita $1,335.0
Area (sq. km) 12 million sq.km
Total population 492.5 million
Total imports $183 billion
Total exports $95 billion

Source: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development statistical database (2016)[1]

For more information visit :http://www.comesa.int

The East Africa Community (EAC)

Kenya is a member of the East African Community (EAC) which is a regional intergovernmental organization of the Republics of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Republic of Burundi and Republic of Rwanda with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.

The EAC is home to 150 million citizens, of which 22% is urban population. With a land area of 1.82 million square kilometres and a combined Gross Domestic Product of US$ 146 billion (EAC Statistics for 2016), its realisation bears great strategic and geopolitical significance and prospects for the renewed and reinvigorated EAC.

The work of the EAC is guided by its Treaty which established the Community. It was signed on 30 November 1999 and entered into force on 7 July 2000 following its ratification by the original three Partner States – Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The Republic of Rwanda and the Republic of Burundi acceded to the EAC Treaty on 18 June 2007 and became full Members of the Community with effect from 1 July 2007. The Republic of South Sudan acceeded to the Treaty on 15 April 2016 and become a full Member on 15 August 2016.

As one of the fastest growing regional economic blocs in the world, the EAC is widening and deepening co-operation among the Partner States in various key spheres for their mutual benefit. These spheres include political, economic and social.

At the moment, the regional integration process is in full swing as reflected by the encouraging progress of the East African Customs Union, the establishment of the Common Market in 2010 and the implementation of the East African Monetary Union Protocol.

 

Current status

The process towards an East African Federation is being fast tracked, underscoring the serious determination of the East African leadership and citizens to construct a powerful and sustainable East African economic and political bloc.

Quick Facts about EAC

Area (incl. water): 1.82 million sq. km
Population: 145.5 million (2015)
GDP (current market prices): US$ 147.5 billion (2015)
EAC Headquarters: Arusha, Tanzania
First established: 1967
Re-established: 7 July 2000
Official language: English
Summit Chairperson: H.E. John P. J. Magufuli
Council Chairperson: Amb. Dr Augustine P. Mahiga
Secretary-General: Amb. Libérat Mfumukeko

For more information, visit http://www.eac.int/

 

UNITED NATIONS IN KENYA

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is one of the four United Nations Centres globally. The other three are based in New York, Geneva and Vienna. Two fully-fledged UN Agencies have headquarters in Kenya namely; the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). The country also hosts 22 Regional United nations Agencies and provides the organizations with an enabling environment to c arry out their respective mandates.

The United Nations Office at Nairobi, the UN headquarters in Africa, was established by the General Assembly in 1996. The office is headed by a Director-General, at the Under-Secretary-General level, serves as the representative office of the Secretary-General in Nairobi and performs representation and liaison functions with permanent missions, the host-country and other Governments, and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations in Nairobi, as well as other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya; facilitates cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations; provides administrative and other support services to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat); provides joint and common services to other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya, as applicable; and manages and implements the programmes of administration, conference services and public information and provides security and safety services for United Nations staff and facilities in the United Nations Office at Nairobi.

United Nations Office at Nairobi

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