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]

📢 Water Programme- Call for concept papers 🆕
Is your organization working in Kenya on water? Then, have a look at the call for concept papers. We aim to design a new 5-year programme.

Submission deadline :13th July 2026

https://t.co/HVXYJxakwV

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we celebrate climate solutions that are taking root in every corner of the planet🌱

📚The science – such as @UNEP's Environment Programme's Seventh Global Environment Outlook – tells us to support these positive trends.

#NowForClimate

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

Today, on #WorldBicycleDay, we celebrate cycling as a means to promote well-being, sustainability and road safety 🚲🌍

💡 Cycling creates accessible, liveable and healthy cities. So, will you join us in riding your bike today?

#WheelsForChange

Picture: Dutch Cycling Embassy

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

📢Do you know a human rights defender who deserves to be recognized for the work they do?

Nominate them for this year's Human Rights Defenders Award ✨

#HRDAwardsKE

[@Defenders Coalition 🇰🇪 @DefendersKE]

Do you know a human rights defender who deserves to be recognized for their impactful work ?Here is an opportunity to nominate them. 

Nominate in English 👉https://t.co/4UbN0voneU 
Nominate In Kiswahili 👉https://t.co/Am5aWBT4nh

As you nominate your champion, we also highlight the story of @phyllis_omido , an environmental rights defender from Kilifi County, who was nominated in 2018 under the upcoming Human Rights Defender Award category. Her impactful work saved the lives of community members of Owino Uhuru settlement in Mombasa following successful litigation that resulted to the closure of a toxic lead smelter in the region, 17 poisonous sites across the country, and built a movement of over 120 community defenders in East Africa. Read more of her story here https://t.co/icbqbVmJ6T

Nominate an inspiring human rights defenders like Phylis today!

#HRDAwardsKE

@EUinKenya @SwedeninKE @BelgiuminKenya @NorwayInKenya @NLinKenya @FranceinKenya @denmarkinkenya

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

The Embassy of the Netherlands in Kenya wishes all Kenyans a happy Madaraka Day 🇰🇪

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

🥔 Happy International Day of Potato! On this day, we celebrate the key role potatoes play in food security, livelihoods, and agrifood systems. https://t.co/KnpzqPVg6N
#InternationalDayOfPotato #PotatoDay #KenyaNetherlands #FoodSecurity #Agriculture

[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 Global and processing time takes longer. Read more here: https://t.co/8TVWAyCcGa

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

A waterfall, in the middle of Nairobi. No, we’re not in Karura. Today the embassy team was hosted by World Waternet and visited the work they’re doing along the Mathare river. #worldwaternet #nairobiwater #wra #drrs #mtowangu

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

Every year, on May 22nd, we celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity. On this date, back in 1992, the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was adopted.
#togetherforbiodiversity

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

A mission to Isiolo county last week brought together two NL funded programs active in the county; RVO locally led program (RtF), and EKN market systems development program (RANGE). A lot of valuable insights came from this visit.

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

Meet Dorin Joy Nyawira Gicuku.
Joy joined the embassy team as the Residence and Private Chef to the Ambassador. Her role keeps her in the heart of a fast-paced commercial kitchen, where she plans and prepares meals for the Ambassador and guests at the residence! Karibu sana Joy!

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

On Friday 15 May 2026, we proudly celebrated an incredible milestone! 25 years of dedicated service by our wonderful colleagues Christine, Jaco, Maxi, and Arine.
Surrounded by colleagues at the Embassy, the celebration at the beautiful @VRKempinski was truly memorable.

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

Today, on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia, we raise the rainbow flag at the Embassy 🌈🏳️‍🌈

#IDAHOBIT

[Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 @DutchMFA]

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia, the Netherlands stands as an ally with all LGBTIQ+ persons worldwide. Discrimination and violence endanger all of our rights, safety, and fundamental freedoms as a democratic society. #IDAHOBIT

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

📢 Call for concept papers 🆕
Is your organization working in Kenya🇰🇪 on food and nutrition security? 🌲🌲Look at the call for concept papers and Scoping Study for more details.
https://t.co/W4TfYbQeCf

Deadline: 🗓️15th June 2026.
For questions, please email us by 27th May 2026.

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

🗣️ Safeguarding the information space is crucial to safeguarding democracy, human rights and sustainable development.

This morning, Ambassador @HenkJanBakker3 delivered a keynote speech at the opening of the Annual Pan-African Media Summit 2026.

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

It is with great pride that we share this first edition of 2026 of our newsletter, reflecting the continued strengthening of ties between the Netherlands and Kenya. We invite you to explore these stories on partnership and progress https://t.co/EzPliSsxRs

[European Union In Kenya @EUinKenya]

Europe Day reminds us why Europe came together — and why its values are worth protecting. Every day, not just today. 🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺 #EuropeDay

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

Last week, we joined World Health🏥 Summit Regional Meeting 2026, organised by Ministry of Health, Kenya ,@AfricaCDC @JoepLangeInst @AKUGlobal @WHO to discuss on practical ways to fund stronger, sustainable health systems in the context of Global Health Architecture reforms.

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

Welcome Iris.
Hello,my name is Iris Ajenda.I recently joined the Embassy working as a housekeeper at the Netherlands Residence in Nairobi.
Working with my colleagues, I have learnt new skills. I love reading books and travelling.
https://t.co/IEkdeyGG6a

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

Liberation Day🇳🇱: Today, we celebrate🎉 the absence of war 🕊️, the restoration of the constitutional state after the Second World War and the fact that it enables us to live in freedom.