Diplomats – KMAUPDATES

Feb212021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

H.E YANG JIECHI in Uganda representing Chinese leader XI JINPING

AFRICA, BREAKING NEWS, China, Diplomats, EAST AFRICA, HUMAN INTEREST STORIES, INTERNATIONAL, Parliament, UGANDA, WORLD

HON SAM KUTESA RECEIVES H.E YANG JIECHI, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF HIS EXCELLENCY XI JINPING, PRESIDENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND MEMBER OF THE POLITICAL BUREAU OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF CHINA, DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS.* ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT H.E YANG JIECHI being received by Uganda's Foreign Affairs Minister Hon.Sam Kutesa. Hon. Sam KUTESA, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda, this evening received H.E. Yang JIECHI, Special Representative of President Xi JINPING and Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Director of the Office of the Central Committee for Foreign Affairs, at Entebbe International Airport. H.E YANG JIECHI being re...

Dec272020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

President Kenyatta mourns Retired Chief Justice Evan Gicheru

AFRICA, Diplomats, EALA, EAST AFRICA, INTERNATIONAL, KENYA, WORLD

NAIROBI,Kenya 26th December 2020 President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned Retired Chief Justice Johnson Evan Gicheru, who passed away earlier today, as a towering legal mind and a highly accomplished judge. In his message of comfort and encouragement to the family, relatives and friends, President Kenyatta said Kenya had lost a great leader whose contribution to the development of the legal sector especially the independence of the judiciary has continued to sharpen the country’s democracy. “It is sad that we have lost one of the greatest legal minds we have had in our country. Justice Gicheru worked tirelessly during his time at the helm of the Judiciary to ensure that the country’s democracy continued to thrive. "Having worked in different ...

Dec212020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

President Uhuru Kenyatta in Djibouti for Igad Summit-Pictorial

AFRICA, Business, Diplomats, Djibouti, ETHIOPIA, KENYA, WORLD

President Uhuru Kenyatta attends the 38th Extra-Ordinary Summit of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in Djibouti. The meeting was called to discuss ongoing regional peace and security initiatives. President Uhuru Kenyatta attends the 38th Extra-Ordinary Summit of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in Djibouti. The meeting was called to discuss ongoing regional peace and security initiatives. President Uhuru Kenyatta attends the 38th Extra-Ordinary Summit of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in Djibouti. The meeting was called to discuss ongoing regional peace and securi...

Dec42020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Blue economy key to the attainment of Kenya’s Vision 2030, President Kenyatta says

AFRICA, Business, Diplomats, EAST AFRICA, KENYA

NAIROBI, 3rd December 2020 President Uhuru Kenyatta has said Kenya has prioritized the sustainable utilization of its ocean and blue economy resources as an enabler of the Vision 2030 economic blueprint. "It is clear that the ocean economy is a smart investment that can deliver social, economic, and environmental benefits to our people. "As such, Kenya is keen to fully realize the potential of its 142,400 square kilometre Exclusive Economic Zone. However, as we do so, we will steadfastly protect our marine resources even as we pursue its enhanced development and productivity," the President said. The Head of State spoke Thursday at State House, Nairobi when he presided over the national launch of the New Ocean Action Agenda which is an offshoot of a similar global plan by t...

Dec32020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Kenya values her international relations, President Kenyatta says

AFRICA, Diplomats, EAST AFRICA, KENYA

NAIROBI, 2 December 2020 President Uhuru Kenyatta today affirmed Kenya's commitment to her international partners saying the country will continue cultivating strong diplomatic ties. President Uhuru Kenyatta is seen receiving Credentials from H.E V. Kananathan,High Commisioner of Srilanka to Kenya shortly before presenting his Credentials to the head Of State at State House, Nairobi. President Uhuru Kenyatta is seen talking H.E V. Kananathan,High Commisioner of Srilanka to Kenya shortly before presenting his Credentials to the head Of State at State House, Nairobi. The President spoke Tuesday at State House, Nairobi when he received credentials from eleven new ambassadors. “We are grateful to our international partners and value the relationships t...