Matt Baugh

British High Commissioner
Republic of Kenya
@UKinKenya

[Mara Elephant Project @MaraElephant]

A giant of the Mara has fallen.

Fred, an iconic Mara Tusker, was found dead today of natural causes. Well into his fifth decade, Fred served as a symbol of the success @KWSKenya and Mara Elephant Project achieved in combatting ivory poaching over the last 15 years.

Fred’s counterparts didn’t live to see old age. How lucky we are that he did.

Collared since 2013, his tracking informed an approach that other Tuskers across Kenya benefited from. Even in death, Fred is the emblem for the Maasai Mara’s magic; thriving despite the challenges and contributing to a brighter future.

He will be missed, but what a life well lived.

We will be remembering Fred in the coming days. Stay tuned for more opportunities to join us in celebrating the life of this gentle giant.

[UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪 @UKinKenya]

BATUK’s impact reaches beyond the training ground.🇬🇧🇰🇪

On his visit, UK minister @Vernon_Coaker met personnel, Governor @GVNJoshuaIrungu, County Commissioner Duncan Muyesu, and a school, seeing how @BATUKOfficial supports local jobs, businesses and projects across Laikipia.

[Ahmed Idris @IrshadIdris]

From the search & rescue effort in the collapsed building in Eastleigh, to the humanitarian response in Moyale supporting refugees fleeing conflict and supporting response to #Ebola with Safe and Dignified Burial, volunteers of @KenyaRedCross show their commitment to serving their communities.

Really proud of this team.

Thank you.

[Matt Baugh @FCDOMattBaugh]

Good conversation. Good friends.

[Matt Baugh @FCDOMattBaugh]

Good conversation. Good friends.

[Amb.Frederic Gateretse Ngoga @NgogaFred]

Trust begins with a good conversation. Valuable exchange after Baraza B with High Commissioners @MMakoloo and @FCDOMattBaugh. #TrustSummit2026

[Amb.Frederic Gateretse Ngoga @NgogaFred]

Trust begins with a good conversation. Valuable exchange after Baraza B with High Commissioners @MMakoloo and @FCDOMattBaugh. #TrustSummit2026

[UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪 @UKinKenya]

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the building collapse in Eastleigh, Nairobi.

We hope for the safe rescue of those still trapped and extend our heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by this tragedy.

[Siv Cathrine Moe @NorwayAmbKenya]

Congratulations Kenya on the Global Trust Summit! Trust is fundamental to multilateral & regional cooperation as well as domestic development. By gathering government, civil society, private sector, academia and youth, Kenya put trust at the forefront in this highly timely event

[Mark Galeotti @MarkGaleotti]

It’s a steep, painful uphill struggle to get the message across, but it’s both important and laudable that the British ambassador is doing this, and I hope more Western ambassadors follow his example

(And the reason why the Kremlin/Russian MFA try to suppress this message is precisely because it undermines their whole “we have to do what we do because Europe is irredeemably Russophobic” narrative)

[Matt Baugh @FCDOMattBaugh]

@WanjaMDouglas @UKinKenya I’m very sorry.

[Korir Sing'Oei @SingoeiAKorir]

After 3 days of deep engagement, the outcome document endorsed at the #TrustSummit2026 is available for download: @ForeignOfficeKE

https://t.co/944w9q6NPR

[UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪 @UKinKenya]

No chairs, just connections! 🇬🇧🇰🇪

Our inaugural Mombasa Open House brought the UK–Kenya partnership closer through conversations, culture and cuisine.

Read @reubenmwambingu @PeopleDailyKe piece.

[Matt Baugh @FCDOMattBaugh]

Brilliant. Best in show.

[Estonian Embassy UK @estembassyuk]

#Estonia’s new tourism promo is a must-watch.

Fame Rating: ★★★★★

“Times can change. The Estonian spirit does not. Some things just run in our blood.”

@VisitTallinn @visitestonia
https://t.co/nzWYXFxxA5

[Kenya in UK 🇰🇪🇬🇧 @KenyaMissionUK]

Deputy Head of Mission, Amb. @ikchir saw off @CJMarthaKoome in London following her participation in the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) International Graduation Ceremony, where she received a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her exceptional leadership and longstanding contribution to the advancement of ADR and people-centred justice, both in Kenya and internationally.

A proud moment celebrating Kenya’s contribution to advancing access to justice and strengthening people-centred approaches to dispute resolution.

@ForeignOfficeKE @MusaliaMudavadi @SingoeiAKorir @roselinenjogu @MMakoloo

[The Trust Summit @GTSummit2026]

Key strategic tension from the panel:
• @MoussaMaraMali & @FCDOMattBaugh: Re-engineering local governance and using platforms like the G20 to overhaul debt architecture.
• The Big Debate: Pursuing a formal San Francisco-style diplomatic conference to rewrite the @UN Charter vs. executing targeted political pressure directly on key decision-makers.
#NairobiCallToAction #GlobalOrder #PromiseToProof

[UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪 @UKinKenya]

“Trust is not created by promises alone. It is created when institutions, governments and international partners do what they said they would do.”

British High Commissioner @FCDOMattBaugh at today’s #TrustSummit2026 in Nairobi.

[UK Joint Delegation to NATO @UKNATO]

A MUST READ: Our Deputy Permanent Representative to @NATO @i_southworth reflects on her recent visit to the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATEC) in Poland ⤵️

🔗https://t.co/ZChQoZqs0r

[Matt Baugh @FCDOMattBaugh]

Great to see you @RAbdiAnalyst

[Rashid Abdi @RAbdiAnalyst]

Honoured to attend The Nairobi Trust Summit organised by Kenya.

Privileged to meet my friend HE President Mohammed Abdi Ware the Deputy Executive Secretary of IGAD.

Will be sharing a joint panel with HE Ware this afternoon to discuss peace and security in the Horn and Red Sea arena.

[Stephen Lillie CMG @StephenLillieUK]

Ιδιαίτερη τιμή για μένα η σημερινή επίδοση των διαπιστευτηρίων μου στην Α.Ε. τον Πρόεδρο της Ελληνικής Δημοκρατίας, Κωνσταντίνο Τασούλα.

Ανυπομονώ να συνεργαστώ με φίλους και εταίρους σε όλη την Ελλάδα. 🇬🇧🤝🇬🇷

@UKinGreece @PresidencyGR

[Ambassador Jonatan Vseviov @vseviov]

🇪🇪🤝🇬🇧
#StrongerTogether