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KHC Newsletter 2015.Pdf January - December 2015 K en ya high commission ottawa Newsletter The Kenya High Commission in Ottawa was established in 1978 with a Mandate to promote, project and protect the image and the interests of Kenya and the Kenyan community in Canada. The mission is also accredited to Cuba. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Arrival of the High Commissioner Presentation of Credentials Diplomatic Scene 2 - 5 Multilateral and Bilateral 6 - 9 Engagements Diaspora Engagements 10 - 11 Tourism and Culture 12 - 13 Pictorials 12 - 13 DIPLOMATIC SCENE ARRIVAL OF THE HIGH COMMISSIONER The year saw the arrival of Kenya’s participate over the past week, but new High Commissioner to had to return to Ottawa to present Canada, H.E. John Lanyasunya, my credentials to the government MBS on the 23rd February 2015. as scheduled, to enable me to THE He was met on his arrival by several commence my official duties in KENYA HIGH COMMISSION African Heads of Missions and Canada. OTTAWA Representatives. A good number of officers from the mission was I am aware that a great task awaits me as indeed all of you Kenyans in The Kenya High Commission in also at hand to receive their new Ottawa is accredited to Canada, Head of Mission. pursuing our government’s vision the Republic of Cuba and to for the benefit of the people of our the International Civil Aviation REMARKS BY H.E. AMB. JOHN great nation. Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, L. LANYASUNYA, MBS HIGH Canada. COMMISSIONER TO CANADA Our government has made ON THE OCCASION OF THE tremendous strides in the MANDATE WELCOME RECEPTION, political economic and social The Kenya High Commission’s OTTAWA, 2ND APRIL 2015 spheres, making Kenya a leader mandate is to implement Kenya’s in many respects. Pursuant to the Foreign Policy in Canada, Cuba and I am humbled by your presence promulgation of our constitution ICAO as derived from the Ministry here today, to welcome me to in 2010, a number of milestones of Foreign Affairs and International Canada as the High Commissioner have been achieved. Devolution Trade of the Republic of Kenya. of the Republic of Kenya to is taking root and we are now a MISSION Canada. middle-income economy and the 9th largest in Africa, and one of To build new and robust I had the privilege of presenting the fastest growing economies in partnerships while enhancing my credentials to the Governor sub-Saharan Africa according to existing bilateral relationships General HE David Johnston last the latest Kenya Economic Update between Kenya and the countries Tuesday and I am delighted that of accreditation, as well as published by the World Bank and strengthen co-operation with you could join me in celebrating UNCTAD. Ernst and Young have multilateral organizations based in this special occasion. also named Kenya as one of the Canada especially the International best destinations for Foreign Civil Aviation Organization. I arrived in Canada about three Direct Investment in Africa. weeks ago, to my first experience VISION of Canadian weather but had H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta is to leave shortly afterwards To be a dynamic diplomatic focused on creating an enabling Mission pursuing Kenya’s interest to attend the 15th Biennial environment that will integrate and values in Canada,Cuba and at Conference of Ambassadors/ the Kenyan diaspora and enable ICAO High Commissioners, which has them to invest in the nation’s been taking place in Kenya for development. The government the past two weeks. I was able to is also committed to deepening 2015 Edition SPEECH CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 COLUMN 1 H.E. John lanyasunya is welcomed to Canada by the Dean of African Diplomatic Corps, H.E “Our new Foreign Policy and Diaspora Policy recognizes the diaspora’s key role in The High Commission of Kenya in Ottawa Constant Horace, is Kenya’s primary diplomatic mission in achieving our development aspirations as articulated in the Kenya Vision 2030. Canada. It is located at 415 Laurier Avenue Amb. of Madagascar. The national Diaspora Policy is a key pillar of our foreign policy. We have made East in Ottawa, the Canadian capital. significant headway, but a lot remains to be done. “ H.E. AMB. JOHN L. LANYASUNYA, MBS serves as High Commissioner. 2 Kenya High Commission Ottawa January - December | 2015 | Issue 01 Kenya High Commission Ottawa January - December | 2015 | Issue 01 3 SPEECH CONTINUED 31st March, 2015, at Rideau Hall WELCOME RECEPTION Presentation of REMARKS Credentials engagement with the diaspora 2015 and the TICAD Summit beyond remittances and in 2016 both being held in H. E. John Lanyasunya, MBS presented his credentials to H. E. recognizes the enormous Africa for the first time. The Rt Hon David Johnston, the Governor General of Canada potential in our diaspora skills, at a colourful Ceremony at Rideau Hall on 31st March 2015. knowledge and expertise. Our new Foreign Policy and Diaspora Policy recognizes This marked the official commencement of his role as Kenya’s It is widely acknowledged the Diaspora’s key role in High Commissioner to Canada. that our education system achieving our development and youth are one of the most aspirations as articulated in The Ceremony was attended by the High Commissioner’s dynamic and technologically the Kenya Vision 2030. The savvy in the African continent national Diaspora Policy is a spouse, several members of staff and officials of the and Kenya remains the bastion key pillar of our foreign policy. Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development of of peace and stability in the We have made significant Canada and friends of Kenya. region. headway, but a lot remains to be done. On regional integration, 2ND APRIL, 2015 AT ST. ALIAS great strides have been We are fortunate that Kenya taken towards harmonizing and our Canadian hosts share Welcome Party the EAC, COMESA and similar values, presenting SADC regional blocs and a immense opportunities for WELCOME PARTY FOR THE HIGH COMMISSIONER AT tripartite agreement will soon cooperation for the mutual ST. ELIAS BANQUET CENTRE, OTTAWA 2ND APRIL 2015 be concluded. As an active benefit of both our countries. UN and AU member Kenya In accordance with the Mission’s tradition, a party was continues to champion the I wish to assure you of my hosted in honour of the new High Commissioner, H.E John course of regional stability in personal commitment and Lanyasunya, MBS on 2nd April 2015 at St Elias Banquet Somalia, South Sudan and the that of the Kenya Mission in Centre, Ottawa. He used the opportunity to introduce Great Lakes Region pursuing these noble goals of himself and to get to know some Kenyans living in Canada. our Government and appeal The function was well attended by Kenyans of all walks of life In a remarkable show of our for your support in ensuring government’s resolve to that we meet the expectations mainly from Ottawa and Toronto. promote a vibrant regional of our fellow Kenyans back Speeches were made by the chairs of various associations economy and accelerate home. economic growth, strengthen of Kenyans living in Canada who welcomed the High democratic institutions and I wish to thank you once Commissioner to Canada and promised to support him in his improve security, Kenya again for the warm reception endeavours as Kenya’s Representative to Canada. will next July be co-hosting that my family and I have together with the United received since our arrival in The High Commissioner thanked all those present and looked States government the 2015 Canada and look forward to forward to a good working relationship. He highlighted Global Entrepreneurship interacting with you more his agenda and briefed the attendees of the key strides in Summit in Nairobi; the first over the duration of my tour development that Kenya has made in the recent past. He time ever that this summit is to of duty in Canada. urged them to invest back home and to continue remitting be held in sub-saharan Africa. monies to Kenya to their loved ones. He reminded them of Further to this, Kenya will Asanteni Sana. The Governor General David Johnston receiving the letters their key role in their contribution towards the development also host the WTO Ministerial of credence of His Excellency John Lepi Lanyasunya, High of our motherland. Conference in December Commissioner for the Republic of Kenya. 4 Kenya High Commission Ottawa January - December | 2015 | Issue 01 Kenya High Commission Ottawa January - December | 2015 | Issue 01 5 MULTILATERAL & BILATERAL ENGAGEMENTS Promoting Kenya’s Interests The year saw the Mission engage in several multilateral and bilateral engagements geared towards promoting Kenya’s interests in Canada, Cuba and the International Community. The Then Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Hon Najib Balala, attended the conference and was accompanied by Mr Edwin Afande of the Mission. KWS officers during a training session, There were well over 1000 exhibitors with over 30000 McGill University, Montreal participants. The CS met the Minister for Trade of PDAC International Convention, Canada, Mr. Ed Fast and several investors. Trade Show & Investors Exchange is the world’s leading Convention for people, companies and organizations 10th and 14th September, 2015 - Senate Committee in, or connected with, mineral 14th March, 2015 - Visit By KWS Officials exploration Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock team Kenya Wildlife Service visit Cuba Six officials from the Kenya Wildlife Service Forensic Senate Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock visited Cuba between 10th and 14th H.E John Lanyasunya with Ms Laboratory visited Canada from 14th March 2015 at September 2015. They were met by Mr. John Cheruiyot, a First Counsellor at this Mission. The team Susan Webb of Vox International the invitation of the Canadian Government.
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