Netherlands Embassy in Kenya

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Kenya | Ambassador: @HenkJanBakker3

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

#NLandKenya, working together for sustainable solutions🌍

The coming four years, NL will work towards even stronger ties with Kenya 🇳🇱🤝🇰🇪

We'll focus on:
📈Promoting sustainable economic growth
💪Strengthening stability and resilience
🗣️Leaving No One Behind

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

Today is World Cleanup Day 2026! By cutting down on food waste, World Cleanup Day advances efforts tied to the Paris Agreement, the Sustainable Development Goals, and the shift toward circular, resilient urban food systems. How is your organization marking World Cleanup Day 2026?

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

HUMANS OF THE EMBASSY || Mark Sarfo
I coordinate the Trade and Investment team working on improving the business climate of Kenya 🇰🇪, for the benefit of Dutch companies and other interesting projects related to the EU’s Global Gateway.
Read more here 👇
https://t.co/fw0h0FxM9H

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

Today in the Netherlands, it is Prinsjesdag, which is the third Tuesday in September, when the King delivers the Speech from the Throne and the Minister of Finance presents the Budget Memorandum and the national budget to the House of Representatives. https://t.co/jwR5MNkucC

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

As we observe and celebrate the #InternationalDayofDemocracy, we reaffirm our shared global commitment to promoting a rule based International Legal Order as a cornerstone of democracy in Kenya and the Netherlands. https://t.co/oIuopgTmLj

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At @UNEP ASC-13 in Nairobi, the Netherlands joined global partners to turn climate and environmental policy into concrete action for people worldwide.

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Last week, on 3 September 2026, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands convened a private roundtable in Nairobi to explore practical financing pathways for landscape restoration in the Lake Naivasha Catchment.

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

The Netherlands joins Kenya today in marking the 16th Katiba (Constitution) Day celebrating its progressive 2010 Constitution and the safeguards it provides to institutions of governance, Bill of Rights and the Devolved system of government amongst many notable gains. #KatibaDay

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

Join us at World Water Week 2026! 💧🌍

From August 23-27, the Government of the Netherlands will be actively participating in hashtag #WorldWaterWeek, focused on water for people and progress.

[Tom Berendsen @ministerBZ]

As Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day, we recognise the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people. Their determination to live free from oppression and shape their own future remains unwavering.

To our Ukrainian friends, I say: the Netherlands stands firmly with you.⬇️

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

Hon Chief Justice Lady Justice Martha Koome and Netherlands Ambassador Henk Jan Bakker presided over the launch of a renewed Kenya-Netherlands Judiciary and the Justice sector partnership.

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

Ambassador Bakker held a courtesy meeting with Gillian Rodgers, IFC Country Officer for Kenya, to exchange views on Kenya’s economic outlook.

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

EKN Ambassador hands over Kenya’s 2025 PUM Impact Award to FarmBase Feeds founder Pamela Wawira Nthiga. Congratulations to the entire team!

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

3 out of 5 most dangerous countries for humanitarian workers are in our region (DRC, South-Sudan and Sudan). This is unacceptable. NL stands with humanitarian workers, everywhere ##ActForHumanity #NotATarget @UNOCHA_ROSEA

[Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 @DutchMFA]

On World Humanitarian Day, the Netherlands reaffirms its commitment to safe and unhindered humanitarian access.

With partners, we raise serious concerns over violations through diplomatic channels, support investigations and back tools for aid workers’ safety and wellbeing.

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

Today is #YouthDay, celebrated under the 2026 theme, "Different Contexts, Common Aspirations".

Young people all over the world share the same aspiration: to live with dignity, access greater opportunities, and build a sustainable future.

We stand for a #Future4Binti

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

The Embassy of Netherlands ensures that staff have a great work life balance and also notes that vitality is important for staff by promoting health and fitness activities such as boxing, a great way to finish off the hectic workday!

What do you do to keep fit and healthy?

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

HUMANS OF THE EMBASSY || SIMONE VAN DEN BROEK
Hi everyone, habari zenu nyote 👋My name is Simone van den Broek and I have joined the Trade & Investment team at the Embassy focusing on trade between the Netherlands & Kenya.
Read more here 👉https://t.co/RLZSJiVVHA

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

🌍 Fun fact!

More than 10,000 Kenyans 🇰🇪 have made the Netherlands 🇳🇱 their second home.

🇰🇪🇳🇱 Are you part of the Kenyan community in the Netherlands? Tell us what you love most about living there!

#KenyansAbroad #Netherlands #Diaspora #Culture

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

While on field mission in Baringo County, Netherlands Ambassador H.E Henk Jan visited irrigated tomato farming supported by #HollandGreentech which has a sales agronomist offering advisory services. It’s business model is, building trust with the farmer.
#NLinvestinginASALs

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

This week the Netherlands Ambassador to Kenya H.E Henk Jan Bakker held courtesy meetings in #Baringo and #Nakuru counties during a field mission. Discussions focused on development priorities and strengthening partnerships in the agri-food & water sectors #advancingNLPartnerships

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

🧳Traveling to the #Netherlands ? ✈️
#visa applications and appointment requests are submitted at @VFSGlobal
⏱️Processing time can take up to 45 working days.
Currently, getting an appointment at VFS and processing time takes longer Read more here: https://t.co/ATIMqtTouf…