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]

🌍 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

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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

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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

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🧳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…

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Justice & Peace Netherlands is launching a new call for applications for human rights defenders at risk to participate in https://t.co/vPkDw98BGn in
the spring of 2027. Deadline is 2 August 2026 at 23:59 CEST

Human rights defenders can apply here: https://t.co/VNCqW8zHhG

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I’m Hanne Küpers and I am spending this Kenyan winter at the Embassy to support both the economic and political teams. During this time, my main focus is on coordinating the assessment of a call for proposals on private sector development and business climate enhancement in Kenya

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Last Tuesday, the Dutch delegation competing in the World School Debating Championship (WSDC) visited the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kenya for a dialogue session. This year's edition is the largest to date and the first ever hosted in East Africa.

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🌱Last Wednesday marked an important milestone with the launch of the GreenLinks Project, an initiative designed to strengthen sustainable horticulture production, food safety, and market access around peri-urban Nairobi🌱

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🌊 Commissioning of the Nairobi Flash Flood Early Warning System Scoping Study and Mission 🌊

Last week, the Embassy hosted a delegation that engaged stakeholders to gather insights required to inform the development of an integrated flash flood early warning system in Nairobi.

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💡 Water as Leverage Nakuru Sponge City Financing Pathways Meeting

The Embassy was pleased to participate as a speaker at the Water as Leverage Nakuru Sponge City Financing Pathways Meeting co-organized with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency today.

[Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 @DutchMFA]

To mark Keti Koti, @MinPres delivered a speech today at the National Commemoration of the History of Slavery, in Amsterdam. ⬇️

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

Keti Koti, also known as the Day of Freedoms, is an annual celebration commemorating the abolition of slavery on July 1, 1863, in Suriname & the Netherlands Antilles. Read more here👉https://t.co/0nvQWq1iuu

Photo credits: Veerle-Sloof-Keti-Koti-Bigi-Spikri-Parade 2023, Amsterdam

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Why Dutch couple bet Sh75m on Nairobi’s appetite for healthy bread https://t.co/sArUlvNWyZ

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A happy Independence Day to all Seychellois

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The program partners of the Catchment to Tap (C2T) program (@WWF Kenya, @World Waternet, @VEI, @Kewasnet, @Egerton University, @Acacia water) held a high-level dialogue meeting last week, hosted by the Embassy. The C2T program is a 5-year initiative funded by the Netherlands.

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

For questions on the https://t.co/F58vxAonI6, please contact us at [email protected]. Given the high volume of inquiries, responses will be limited to questions and proposals that are relevant to the call criteria.

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

📢 Inviting concept notes for initiatives that contribute to improving the business climate in Kenya, with a focus on enabling sustainable and inclusive private sector development🆕
https://t.co/F58vxAonI6
Submission deadline 📅 is 19 July 2026, 11:59pm EAT.

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Meet Annabel Nillesen who joined the Embassy as an intern supporting the Food & Nutrition Security, Water and Climate (FSWC) team. Karibu sana Annabel!

[Netherlands Embassy in Kenya @NLinKenya]

📢 Inviting concept notes for initiatives that contribute to improving the business climate in Kenya, with a focus on enabling sustainable and inclusive private sector development🆕
https://t.co/F58vxAonI6
Submission deadline 📅 is 19 July 2026, 11:59pm EAT.

[Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 @DutchMFA]

Conflict-related sexual violence destroys lives and tears communities apart, and it marks many of today's conflicts. Combatting these horrendous crimes is a priority for the Netherlands. Prosecution and redress are essential to lasting peace and development. 1/2

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Meet Casper Brans who has joined the Embassy as an intern in the Trade and Investment Team. During his time at the Embassy, he will be focusing on trade, public-private partnerships, and regional cooperation. Karibu sana Casper!