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Statement27 July 2026 · Nairobi, Kenya

Kenya reaffirms its commitment to end human trafficking

At a fourth international conference on trafficking in persons, Kenya restated its commitment to protect victims, disrupt smuggling networks and deepen cross-border cooperation.

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Presidential diplomacy

President leads Kenya’s delegation to the African Union Summit

The President of the Republic of Kenya is in Addis Ababa to lead the national delegation, championing continental integration, peace and the African free-trade agenda.

26 June 2026· Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Presidential diplomacy

President addresses the UN General Assembly on global financial reform

Before the General Assembly, the President of the Republic of Kenya pressed the case for a fairer global financial system that serves developing economies.

23 June 2026· New York, United States

State visit

State Visit strengthens the Kenya-UK partnership

A State Visit deepened the long-standing partnership between Kenya and the United Kingdom across trade, investment, security and mobility.

20 June 2026· London, United Kingdom

Summits & conferences

Kenya to host the next Africa Climate Summit

Kenya will convene the next Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, building on its leadership in environmental diplomacy and green growth.

18 June 2026· Nairobi, Kenya

Diaspora

Ministry champions the welfare and rights of Kenyans in the Gulf

A diaspora engagement mission to the Gulf pressed for stronger labour protections and welfare support for Kenyans living and working in the region.

6 July 2026· Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Bilateral

Kenya and Italy agree a framework on migration and mobility

Kenya and Italy issued a joint communiqué on migration and mobility, setting out cooperation on legal pathways, skills and action against irregular migration.

2 July 2026· Rome, Italy

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