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Court of Arms of KenyaDepartment of Foreign Affairs
Policy priority

Cultural diplomacy

Sharing Kenya’s culture, sport, tourism and creativity with the world, and building the relationships that follow.

Magical Kenya
The national tourism brand promoted worldwide
Sport
A global reputation built by world-leading athletes
Creative
A fast-growing film, music and design economy
Overview

Why this matters

Kenya’s culture is one of its greatest diplomatic assets. From athletics and music to cuisine, film and fashion, cultural diplomacy builds the goodwill and recognition that open doors for trade, tourism and partnership.

The Ministry promotes Kenya as a destination and a brand, working with the tourism and creative sectors to project a confident, contemporary image of the country abroad.

Kenya’s world-leading athletes, its film and music talent, and its reputation for warmth and hospitality carry the country’s story to audiences that policy alone cannot reach.

Cultural diplomacy
What we are doing

Kenya’s approach

Promoting brand Kenya

Projecting a confident, modern image of Kenya through culture, sport and the creative economy.

Growing tourism

Supporting Magical Kenya and the tourism sector to welcome visitors and investors.

Backing the creative economy

Opening markets and platforms for Kenyan film, music, fashion and design.

Sports diplomacy

Celebrating Kenya’s athletes as ambassadors who carry the flag to the world.