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[Kenya High Commission, Kingston Jamaica @KenyainJamaica]

1/4) A historic milestone for Kenya–Jamaica relations!

The High Commission of the Republic of Kenya has officially commenced operations in Kingston, Jamaica!

Kenya has established a resident diplomatic mission in Kingston! @ForeignOfficeKE @BaloziMwenda254

[Monica Juma @Monica_Juma_]

Today, I had the honour of taking my oath of office before @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres as Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna and Executive Director of @UNODC.

In taking this oath, I am reminded that international civil service is, above all, a commitment to people. As I solemnly declared my dedication to carry out these functions with integrity, impartiality, and the utmost regard for the purposes and principles of the United Nations, I reflected on the responsibility that comes with this trust.

I step into this role with humility, gratitude and a profound sense of duty, and look forward to working with colleagues and partners across the UN system, and the world to advance peace, security, justice and the rule of law, for a more prosperous and dignified future for all.

[Mwihaki.O @olga_maina]

@KenyaPower_Care 3rd day in a row we are losing power! Please!! Check DM and fix it!!!

[Mwihaki.O @olga_maina]

@KenyaPower_Care Again, power is out. What is this that you guys cannot seem to fix? Will we be losing power every evening till next day everyday??

[Mwihaki.O @olga_maina]

@KenyaPower_Care again no lights from last night. Meter number 37220993291 it’s now 2 consecutive nights without power.

[Mwihaki.O @olga_maina]

@KenyaPower_Care hi. We’ve had no power since last night. We are told it’s a line issue. Kindly assist meter number: 37220993291

[Mark_keith @itsbarasa99]

I have been stoned on Thika Road while heading to outerring road. Hamkuniambia private vehicles hazikubaliwi kwa njia buana
#Rejectfuelprices2026

[State Department for Foreign Affairs | Kenya @ForeignOfficeKE]

The final preparations are in place and the stage is finally set for the Africa Forward Summit 2026.

Behind every moment of consequence is the work that makes it possible. Today, the Kenyatta International Conference Center in Nairobi hosts one of the most significant gatherings Africa has seen.

30+ Heads of States. Seven agenda themes. One commitment that will carry Africa's priorities to the world.

https://t.co/BUXf8cR2pn
#AfricaForward #AfricaForward2026

[UN Vienna @UN_Vienna]

Press release: New Director-General of @UN Office at #Vienna and Executive Director of UN Office on Drugs and Crime @UNODC takes office - more : https://t.co/ueAkMlUjHs

[Softboy @softboywin]

I firmly believe in NOT answering the phone or texting bck if I don't have the mental capacity or energy to talk. IDC who it is!

[Natism @Natism]

Being disliked by people with ugly spirits is divine protection.

[State Department for Foreign Affairs | Kenya @ForeignOfficeKE]

Honouring Amb. Dr. Monica Juma

The State Department for Foreign Affairs was honoured to host a Welcome Cocktail Reception in honour of Amb. Dr. Monica Juma, celebrating her appointment to the United Nations and marking the opening of the 19th Ambassadors’ Conference. The evening brought together members of diplomatic corps, government and non-state actors, and partners in a moment of connection and reflection.

The Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, welcomed the appointment, noting it affirms global confidence in Kenya’s leadership in multilateralism. Dr. Juma’s appointment is historic, making her only the second African to hold this prestigious position.
#AmbassadorsConferenceKE

[Henriette Geiger @EUAmbKenya]

Kenya’s National Security Adviser Monica Juma delivering farewell remarks at a big reception tonight in Nairobi. As Executive Secretary of UNODC and Director General of UN office Vienna she will hold the third highest office in the United Nations. The pride of Kenya!

[cοcσα @shawtie_e]

Nothing annoys me more than someone trying to have a casual conversation with me when they owe me an apology.

[Charles Onyango-Obbo @cobbo3]

Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria Early African Winners as They Harvest Windfall from the Misery of US–Israel vs Iran War
As the world reels from the escalation of the US–Israel vs Iran war that erupted on 28 February, the humanitarian suffering is profound. Yet in the realm of global commerce, a quieter upheaval is underway. With the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz rendered near impassable – shipping traffic down by 90% – Africa has emerged as the world’s most vital logistics corridor.
•In KENYA, the once-forgotten LAMU PORT has roared to life. Long dismissed by critics as a white elephant, it has seen a 974% surge in volume. Ultra-large vessels, too deep for Mombasa and too exposed for Gulf waters, now dock at Lamu’s 18-metre natural depth.
•ETHIOPIA'S national carrier Ethiopian Airlines has seized the moment. With Dubai and Doha mostly paralysed by airspace risks from Iranian missile and droke strikes, Addis Ababa has become the continent’s primary air-bridge. Cargo revenue is up 14%. High-value goods – electronics, pharmaceuticals, perishables –are now routed through Bole International, bypassing the 40-day sea detour.
•NIGERIA is counting its crude. Brent prices hit $120 per barrel in March. Against a budget benchmark of $64.85, daily revenues have doubled. The government has stumbled into an unexpected multi-billion dollar fiscal cushion.
•DURBAN, South Africa’s main port, has shed its reputation for congestion. It is now clocking 28 crane moves per hour, processing thousands of ships rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope with a rare level of precision.
•MOROCCO'S Royal Air Maroc has moved swiftly. Ten new international routes –including Los Angeles and Beirut – have siphoned off transit passengers who once relied on Middle Eastern hubs. Casablanca traffic is up 12%.
•WALVIS BAY in Namibia has become the first reliable refuelling station for ships emerging from the South Atlantic. Bunkering demand is up 30%.
•The DANGOTE Petroleum Refinery has in Nigeria, is cashing in. In March, it issued an export tender for 84,000 metric tonnes of jet fuel and diesel. It is no longer just a domestic project – it is replacing Persian Gulf supplies for the continent.
•MOZAMBIQUE'S $20 billion LNG project has been fast-tracked. TotalEnergies resumed operations in early 2026. Over 4,000 workers are racing to meet an accelerated production date. Iranian gas is out. Mozambican gas is in.
•At Mozambique's PORT of MAPUTO, volumes grew by 16% in the weeks following the war’s outbreak. Chrome and coal exporters have abandoned northern routes in favour of the safer Indian Ocean–Cape corridor.
•MAURITIUS, ever shrewd, has leveraged its mid-ocean position into a 15% revenue increase. High-end logistics and emergency repair services are now its bread and butter.
But no doubt, the most intriguing twist is the Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) revolution in Lamu. Manufacturers are using RoRo ships – where vehicles are driven on and off via ramps – to offload thousands of cars. These are then ferried to the Gulf on small, low-risk boats to avoid the $200,000+ war risk insurance premiums slapped on large carriers entering the Strait of Hormuz.
To protect this windfall, Kenya and Ethiopia have launched joint military operations along the once-languishing Lamu Port–South Sudan–Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) corridor. This unprecedented coordination is designed to ensure that the new “safe harbour” of Lamu remains shielded from regional spillover.
And because the closure of the Strait of Hormuz marooned shipping containers, an emergency air-bridge has formed. Nairobi and Addis Ababa are now the primary transit points for consumer electronics flown from Asia to Europe—bypassing the the 17,700KM sea detour.
US leader Donald Trump despises Africa, once labelling its countries "sh*thole", but while many of them will be hit hard by rising energy and fertilisers from America and Israel's attack on Iran, several of them will get a bounty he would never have wished for them.

[MoFA وزارة الخارجية @mofauae]

Joint Statement on the Strait of Hormuz

https://t.co/fVPAYozdF4

[State Department for Diaspora Affairs | Kenya @Diaspora_KE]

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓:

[Muna @Munalozy]

One thing adulthood has taught me is that I am not above anything. Homelessness, death, no job, literally anything can happen. Hence, I must never be too quick to speak over situations I’ve never found myself in. No one is above anything, not even your good actions can save you from your fair share of trials.

Life is crazy. Tables turn. Always stay humble & be grateful. ✌

[Salman Al-Ansari | سلمان الأنصاري @Salansar1]

#Breaking: Key Points from the Joint Statement Issued After the Riyadh Consultative Meeting of Arab and Islamic Foreign Ministers on the Iranian Attacks:

• Strong condemnation of the Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting countries in the region.

• The attacks targeted residential areas, civilian infrastructure, oil and water facilities, airports, and diplomatic missions.

• Affirmation that these attacks are unjustifiable under any circumstances.

• Reaffirmation of the right of states to self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.

• A call on Iran to immediately cease its attacks and respect international law and the principles of good neighborliness.

• Emphasis that the future of relations with Iran is contingent upon its respect for state sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs.

• Stress on the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026) and the cessation of all hostile acts.

• Rejection of threats to international navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb.

• Condemnation of the support and arming of militias in Arab countries.

• Support for the security and stability of Lebanon, the confinement of arms to the state, and condemnation of Israeli attacks against it.

• Affirmation of continued coordination and consultation, and the adoption of all necessary measures to safeguard security and stability in the region.

- Participating countries: Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, Syria, Türkiye, and UAE.

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar @MofaQatar_EN]

Qatar Sends Ninth Identical Letter to UN, UNSC Regarding Iranian Aggression on its Territory

New York | March 19, 2026

The State of Qatar sent its ninth identical letter to HE Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres and HE Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of March, Michael Waltz, regarding the latest developments of the Iranian aggression on its territory. This aggression constitutes a flagrant violation of its national sovereignty, a direct threat to its security and territorial integrity, and an unacceptable escalation that jeopardizes the security and stability of the region.

The letter was sent by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani.

The letter noted that from the beginning of the attack on the State of Qatar on February 28, 2026, until March 16, 2026, its air defense systems have intercepted several hostile aerial targets, pointing out that civilian injuries resulted from these heinous attacks.

It stated that all damages and losses resulting from the attacks will be assessed by the relevant authorities, noting that further updates would be provided as they become available.

The letter emphasized that these attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran continued even after the Security Council adopted Resolution 2817 (2026), co-sponsored by 136 countries, which condemned in the strongest terms Iran's heinous attacks on the State of Qatar and neighboring countries, and demanded an immediate end to all such attacks.

It also reiterated the State of Qatar's strong condemnation of this targeting and its full right to respond in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, a right affirmed by Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), in a manner commensurate with the nature of the aggression, in defense of its sovereignty and to safeguard its security and national interests.

The State of Qatar also requested that this letter be circulated as an official document of the Security Council.

#MOFAQatar