Beth O'Connor

Australian in Kenya 🇦🇺🇰🇪

[Australian High Commission, Kenya @AusHCKenya]

This year, we mark and celebrate 60 years of diplomacy between Australia and Kenya.

We’re excited to share 60 captivating stories and memories that celebrates our shared history and growing relationship.

Stay tuned to our socials to learn more.
#AUKE60YEARS

[Australian High Commission, Kenya @AusHCKenya]

To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, we were delighted to host a gathering of women leaders and innovators from Kenya’s vibrant media sector with our friends from @UKinKenya.

@womensday #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay2025 #AccelerateAction

[Australian High Commission, Kenya @AusHCKenya]

Celebrating 60 years of 🇦🇺 🇰🇪 diplomatic relations.

As we continue to celebrate #AUKE60YEARS, this week we feature the 🇰🇪 design studio who created our commemorative logo - Lulu Kitololo Studio.

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[Australian High Commission, Kenya @AusHCKenya]

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Event highlights from the Australian High Commission in Kenya. From Australia Day to the Melbourne Cup, Pridelands Wildlife Film Festival, Olympic Rugby 7’s, and AFL Grand Final, just to mention a few – we’ve had an amazing year!

https://t.co/ksdJ0JeCBq

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We also helped facilitate creative conversations on VIP ACCESS podcast by @anyikowoko @anyikotv.

We’re looking forward to more cultural exchanges in the coming year!

Apply for the Call Out by 22 January: https://t.co/BBwRbGpb1p

[Australian High Commission, Kenya @AusHCKenya]

Our Creative Call Out is now open!📢

This year, we’ve supported dance performances at @UbumuntuArtFest 🇷🇼, @ContentHouseKe's #NomadicArtsFestival 🇰🇪. We partnered with 🇹🇿filmmaker to screen ‘Living with Lions’ in 🇹🇿🇰🇪🇦🇺

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[Australian High Commission, Kenya @AusHCKenya]

Welcome to the 🇦🇺 High Commission’s latest updates from East Africa. This is the 1st edition of our regular newsletter to keep you informed of Australian engagements, events & opportunities across the region.

Read: https://t.co/e7Y5BwjEmg
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As we mark #HumanRightsDay #16Days, 🇦🇺 calls for an end to GBV in all its forms. We support local partners committed to this cause like 🇰🇪's @MaishaSafehouse. Through our #DirectAidProgram, they are restoring dignity & confidence - building brighter futures for GBV survivors🧡.

[Australian High Commission, Kenya @AusHCKenya]

Australian volunteers and local partners don’t just hope for a better world🌏– they actively contribute to creating one.

This International Volunteer Day, we're celebrating the @AusVols who contribute to locally led development across the Pacific, Asia & Africa.

[Australian High Commission, Kenya @AusHCKenya]

Meet Kasey Williams, 🇦🇺 volunteer with CORE Plan Tanzania.

This #InternationalVolunteerDay, we’re celebrating volunteers like Kasey, who contribute to creating meaningful change in the world with their partner organisations, through the @AusVols.

#IVD2024 #AusVols

[Australian High Commission, Kenya @AusHCKenya]

Calling arts/creative organisations in #EastAfrica looking to establish or deepen connections with 🇦🇺's rich creative/cultural sector!

We're looking for partners to deliver arts/creative projects in 🇰🇪🇺🇬🇷🇼🇧🇮🇹🇿🇸🇴in 2025.

Apply by 22 January 2025

https://t.co/BBwRbGpb1p

[Australian High Commission, Kenya @AusHCKenya]

This December, join the first-ever #NomadicArtsFestival by @ContentHouseKe!

A celebration of music, art and culture of Northern Kenya 🇰🇪

Their initiatives promote cultural exchange, peaceful coexistence and sustainable development.

With 🇦🇺 support.

👉https://t.co/8SQrhs8PDi

[Australian High Commission, Kenya @AusHCKenya]

Australians are big travellers with nearly 10 million intl. trips & 22,000 arrivals in 🇰🇪.

Perth offers a unique blend of nature & urban development. @PeopleDailyKe's Harriet James explores the city & opportunity for greater 🇦🇺 & 🇰🇪 tourism exchange.

https://t.co/lWEJC4rEzF

[Australian High Commission, Kenya @AusHCKenya]

Former Australian Prime Minister the Hon. @JuliaGillard was in Kenya this week.

She joins women and all partners to call for urgent action to end gender-based violence in all its forms.

#16Days #EndGBV

[Australian High Commission, Kenya @AusHCKenya]

Today, on #IDEVAW, the first day of #16Days of Activism on Gender-based Violence, Australia joins @UN_Women's call for an end to gender-based violence in all its forms. This week, we put a highlight on some of our partner projects in the region which are committed to #EndGBV

[ACIAR in Africa @ACIARAfrica]

The Australian Government 🇦🇺 is investing A$76.4M to boost #ClimateResilience and #FoodSecurity in Africa!

Through #ACIAR, smallholder farmers will gain access to climate-smart innovations while strengthening local research and policy efforts.

➡️ https://t.co/PRYgjHAdbh
#SDG2

[Australian High Commission, Kenya @AusHCKenya]

🇰🇪's @TheBookBunk initiative is restoring, reviving & engaging people with public libraries. Almost 40,000 people have benefited from their programs incl. the 🇦🇺-supported Music Bunk program.

Our High Commissioner attended their annual “A Night at the Library” event in Nairobi.

[Australian High Commission, Kenya @AusHCKenya]

Indigenous tourism is projected to contribute $67 billion to the global economy by 2034, according to @WTTC who held their annual summit in Perth 🇦🇺.

@harriet86jim explores the importance of Indigenous tourism in 🇦🇺🌍in this week's @PeopleDailyKe.

👉https://t.co/n4PArZcPFd

[Australian High Commission, Kenya @AusHCKenya]

20 - 22 November, Nairobi 🇰🇪

Register: https://t.co/ce8JjJrIs3

#2024IRSKConference #COP29Aus