Australian High Commission, Kenya

Australia welcomes international students and our universities offer world class education: 9 are ranked in the top 100 globally.

Our Deputy High Commissioner Chris Ellinger was pleased to open the Australian Universities Fair 2024 in Kenya, bringing together representatives from 15 Australian universities.

The Fair continues over the weekend in Nairobi and gives students the chance to learn more about studying in Australia.

More Info: koala.co.ke/register and studyaustralia.gov.au.

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This month, we celebrate 🌳 in Australia and around the world.

Trees are lifelines for every community.

Australia’s leading science organisations and universities, led by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, have developed a new book exploring the latest science on purposeful tree management, farming systems and value adding by smallholder farmers in the world’s tropical regions.

A vital resource for researchers, policy makers, universities and NGOs with case studies from across Africa. Thank you to all our international collaborators who have informed this resource.

Download (free to access): bit.ly/47dwGNA



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Mwezi huu, tunasherehekea 🌳nchini Australia na duniani kote.

Miti ni uhai kwa kila jamii.

Taasisi na vyuo vikuu vinavyoongoza vya sayansi vya Australia, vikiongozwa na Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, wameandaa kitabu kipya kinachochunguza sayansi ya hivi karibuni juu ya usimamizi wa miti, mifumo ya kilimo, na kuongeza thamani na wakulima wadogo katika maeneo ya kitropiki duniani.

Rasilimali muhimu kwa watafiti, watunga sera, vyuo vikuu, na mashirika yasiyo ya kiserikali, ikiwa na tafiti za mfano kutoka Afrika.

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Semiconductors, which are the core of everything from smartphones to AI technology, now represent a $500bn global market.

A partnership between Dedan Kimathi University of Technology and Semiconductor Technologies Limited - STL is building a vibrant tech ecosystem in Kenya’s Nyeri region.

Our Deputy High Commissioner Chris Ellinger toured the university's science and tech park exploring the potential of the semiconductor sector for Kenya and Africa.

Good to see Australian developer of green supply chain infrastructure, Ivhu Africa, is involved in the initiative.



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Semiconductors, ambazo ndizo msingi wa kila kitu kutoka kwa simu za mkononi hadi teknolojia ya AI, sasa zinawakilisha dola bilioni 500 kwa soko la kimataifa.

Ushirikiano kati ya Chuo Kikuu cha Teknolojia Dedan Kimathi University of Technology na Semiconductor Technologies Limited - STL unajenga mazingira ya kiteknolojia katika eneo la Nyeri, Kenya.

Naibu Kamishna Mkuu wetu Chris Ellinger alitembelea bustani ya sayansi na teknolojia ya chuo kikuu hicho, akiangalia uwezekano wa sekta ya semiconductors kwa Kenya na Afrika.

Inatia moyo kuona mjenzi wa miundombinu ya ugavi wa kijani wa Australia, Ivhu Africa, ikihusika katika mpango huu.

Australia-Africa partnerships in mining are contributing to a cleaner energy future.

Our High Commissioner Jenny Da Rin and Australian High Commissioners and Ambassadors in Africa joined Australia's Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs the Hon. Tim Watts MP and African ministers at in Perth, Australia.



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Do you know - or are you - an organisation with Australian links and want to ?

Applications are now open for the Fellowships Round 20!

Funding is available for Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania leaders and professionals to gain valuable skills and knowledge through short-term study and professional development in Australia.

Applications must come from an Australian organisation, so if your organisation is in partnership with Australia, contact your Australian counterpart to apply at: http://fellowships.smartygrants.com.au/

Applications close on 13 October 2024.

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Home Page - Australia Awards Fellowships SmartyTip: Don’t miss any of your deadlines! This is one of the busiest times of the year for applications that are due by June 30 (end of financial year for many funders). Plan ahead now to avoid any rush and submit your application well before its due date.

Australian mining companies now invest an estimated $60 billion in Africa.

High quality Australian investment benefits both Australia and African countries.

Our High Commissioner Jenny Da Rin joined Australia's Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs the Hon Tim Watts MP during in Perth, Australia to discuss these opportunities with Tanzania’s Minister of Minerals the Hon Anthony Mavunde and Kenya’s Minister for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Hon. Ali Hassan Joho, alongside Tanzania's Ambassador to Japan and Non-Resident High Commissioner to Australia H.E. Ambassador Baraka H. Luvanda and Kenya's High Commissioner to Australia Hon Wilson Kipngetich Arap Kogo, PhD.



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Our High Commissioner was pleased to meet Ayor Makur Chuot MP for North Metropolitan Region in Western Australia.

Her story and remarkable journey from the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya to becoming a member of parliament is an inspiration to many!

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Today we mark Wear it Purple Day, which strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow or LGBTQIA+ people.

Music can inspire, build confidence and connect people.

Through our , 🇰🇪’s The Book Bunk has deepened the cultural roots of their youth music education program introducing African traditional instruments for the first time.

Find more about Music Bunk here:

🪘 bookbunk.org

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Muziki unaweza kuhamasisha, kujenga kujiamini, na kuunganisha watu.

Kupitia yetu, Book bunk kutoka 🇰🇪 wameimarisha mizizi ya kitamaduni katika programu yao ya elimu ya muziki kwa vijana kwa kuanzisha ala za kitamaduni za Kiafrika kwa mara ya kwanza.

Pata maelezo zaidi kuhusu Music Bunk hapa: bookbunk.org

Today the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games kicks off. We will be celebrating inspiring Australian Paralympic Team, Kenyan, Ugandan, Tanzanian and the Rwanda Volleyball athletes over the coming two weeks.

Learn more about who competes in the games here: https://bit.ly/3T7xz4D



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Leo, Paris 2024 Paralympic Games zinaanza. Tutakuwa tukisherehekea wanariadha kutoka Australia na Afrika Mashariki kwa wiki mbili zijazo.

Jifunze zaidi kuhusu nani anayeshiriki katika michezo hii: https://bit.ly/3T7xz4D

Australia supports the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to prepare for, and respond to, humanitarian disasters and crises globally, and here in East Africa.

Through the IFRC-DREF, Australia is supporting Burundi implement vital health; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); and risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) measures over the next five months – all of which can help limit the spread of the Mpox disease.

1.3 million people across 23 affected districts will benefit from the program.



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L'Australie est fière de soutenir le travail du Movement International de la Croix Rouge afin de préparer et répondre aux crises humanitaires qui affectent la planète, y comprend en Afrique de l'Est.

Par l'intermédiaire de , nous soutenons le Burundi dans la mise en place de mesures sanitaires et de campagnes de prévention au cours des cinq prochains mois afin de limiter la propagation du virus .

1.3 million de personnes vivant dans 23 districts affectés vont pouvoir bénéficier de ce programme.

Australian High Commission, Kenya Connecting Australia & East Africa. Accredited to Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania & Uganda.

Our High Commissioner recently toured the Kakuma Refugee Camp with UNHCR KENYA– home to around 290,000 refugees.

In the past year, Australia has committed $26 million to UNHCR for the Horn of Africa and Sudan. Our visit reinforced the critical importance of coordination and partnership between Government, UNHCR, local partners and community to deliver vital humanitarian support to displaced people.

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Kamishna wetu Mkuu alitembelea Kambi ya Wakimbizi ya Kakuma hivi karibuni pamoja na UNHCR KENYA– makazi ya takriban wakimbizi 290,000.

Mwaka uliopita, Australia imetenga dola milioni 26 kwa UNHCR kwa ajili ya Pembe ya Afrika na Sudan. Ziara yetu ilisisitiza umuhimu mkubwa wa uratibu na ushirikiano kati ya Serikali, UNHCR, washirika wa ndani, na jamii ili kutoa msaada muhimu wa kibinadamu kwa watu waliokimbia makazi yao.

Today marks Australia’s 59th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Kenya and Uganda.

We look forward to strengthening our strong ties for many years to come, including with the more than 26,000 Kenyan and Ugandan-born Australians.

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Leo ni kumbukumbu ya miaka 59 ya uhusiano wa kidiplomasia kati ya Australia na Kenya na Uganda.

Tunatarajia kuimarisha mahusiano yetu madhubuti kwa miaka mingi ijayo, pamoja na Waaustralia zaidi ya 26,000 waliozaliwa Kenya na Uganda.

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Bringing nutrition to the forefront, one bean 🫘 at a time!

Discover how Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research is set to enhance diets and in 🇧🇮, 🇰🇪, 🇷🇼, 🇹🇿, and 🇺🇬 through The University of Western Australia and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT

More: https://bit.ly/3YlSSCP



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Kuweka lishe mbele, kwa kila punje 🫘 moja moja!

Gundua jinsi Kituo cha Utafiti wa Kilimo cha Kimataifa cha Australia kinavyokusudia kuboresha lishe na katika 🇧🇮, 🇰🇪, 🇷🇼, 🇹🇿, na 🇺🇬 kupitia Chuo Kikuu cha Australia Magharibi, The University of Western Australia na Muungano wa Bioversity International na CIAT, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT.

👉: https://bit.ly/3YlSSCP

The Australian High Commission consular staff will visit Mombasa on Friday 23 August 2024.

To lodge a passport application or for notarial services during this visit please contact [email protected] . We will not be able to assist with visa matters.

We were excited to recently visit “Barefoot to Boots”, a High Commission with a strong connection to South Australia.

This project is breaking down barriers to sports and education for women and girls in Kakuma Refugee Camp by providing sports kits ⚽️👟to women in the Kakuma Premier League.

We are proud to support this program that empowers women and young girls and promotes refugee-led businesses in the camp through the purchase of kits.



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Tulifurahia sana kutembelea “Barefoot to Boots”, mradi wa wenye uhusiano mkubwa na Australia Kusini.

Mradi huu unatoa vikwazo vya michezo na elimu kwa wanawake na wasichana katika Kambi ya Wakimbizi ya Kakuma kwa kutoa vifaa vya michezo ⚽️👟kwa wanawake katika Ligi Kuu ya Kakuma.

Tunajivunia kuunga mkono programu hii inayowawezesha wanawake na wasichana wadogo na kukuza biashara zinazoendeshwa na wakimbizi kambini kupitia ununuzi wa vifaa hivyo

On World Humanitarian Day, Australia in East Africa is proud to highlight our partners Oxfam in Kenya, Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF) and ICRC All Africa International Humanitarian Law that provide emergency assistance during critical times by supporting vulnerable families access food, security, shelter, and medical support.

We thank humanitarian workers who support people in need, and honour those who have lost their lives in service to humanity.



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Katika , Australia kwenye Mashariki mwa Afrika inajivunia kusisitiza ushirikiano wetu na Oxfam nchini Kenya, Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF), na ICRC ambao hutoa msaada wa dharura wakati wa nyakati muhimu kwa kusaidia familia zilizo hatarini kupata chakula, usalama, malazi, na msaada wa matibabu.

Tunawashukuru wafanyakazi wanaosaidia watu wenye mahitaji, na tunawaheshimu wale waliopoteza maisha yao wakiwa katika huduma kwa ubinadamu.

Australia 🇦🇺 is deeply concerned by increasing incidents of violence affecting humanitarian workers around the world.

This , we call for adherence to International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and for safe, unimpeded access for humanitarian workers and supplies. When IHL is adhered to, civilian lives are saved, and human dignity is protected.

We reaffirm Australia’s commitment to IHL because we value what it seeks to protect – our common humanity.



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Australia 🇦🇺 inatilia wasiwasi mkubwa juu ya kuongezeka kwa matukio ya vurugu yanayowaathiri wafanyakazi wa kibinadamu duniani kote.

Katika siku hii ya , tunatoa wito wa kuzingatia Sheria za Kibinadamu za Kimataifa (IHL) na kuhakikisha upatikanaji salama na usiozuiliwa kwa wafanyakazi wa kibinadamu na vifaa vya msaada. Wakati IHL inazingatiwa, maisha ya raia yanahifadhiwa, na utu wa binadamu unalindwa.

Tunathibitisha tena kujitolea kwa Australia kwa Sheria za Kibinadamu za Kimataifa kwa sababu tunathamini kile inacholenga kulinda – ubinadamu wetu wa pamoja.

The Australian Government is proud to partner UNICEF Rwanda to support children with disabilities through family strengthening schemes and community-based initiatives and support.

These efforts include community-based rehabilitation sites, which help the kids with physical limitations improve their mobility.



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Serikali ya Australia inajivunia kushirikiana na UNICEF Rwanda kusaidia watoto wenye ulemavu kupitia mipango ya kuimarisha familia na miradi na usaidizi wa msingi wa jamii.

Juhudi hizi zinajumuisha vituo vya ukarabati vya jamii, ambavyo vinasaidia watoto wenye vikwazo vya kimwili kuboresha uwezo wao wa kutembea.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the current Mpox outbreak in parts of Africa as a global public health emergency. Mpox cases have also been reported across the world. If you’re planning to travel overseas, read our advice about Mpox to protect your health: www.smartraveller.gov.au/news-and-updates/mpox-global-public-health-emergency

Honoured by the warm community welcome in Lodwar during our visit to Desert Roses, an innovative organisation in Turkana County, Kenya that runs” Let the Girl Play”, a project funded by the High Commission’s . Desert Roses trains young girls and women in football, helping them chase their dreams and transform their lives.

We are proud to support these young athletes as they pursue their passion for the sport. Desert Roses are not just all about training footballers; they are about empowering the next generation of women in Turkana County.



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Tulipokewa vizuri na jamii huko Lodwar wakati wa ziara yetu kwa Desert Roses, shirika la ubunifu katika Kaunti ya Turkana, Kenya linaloendesha mradi wa “Let the Girl Play”, unaofadhiliwa na Programu ya . Desert Roses inafundisha wasichana na wanawake vijana katika soka, na kuwasaidia kufuata ndoto zao na kubadilisha maisha yao.

Tunajivunia kuunga mkono wanariadha hawa vijana wanapofuatilia shauku yao kwa mchezo huo. Desert Roses hawafunzi tu wanasoka; wanawawezesha kizazi kijacho cha wanawake katika Kaunti ya Turkana.

Join us for the 4th West Africa Mining Security (WAMS) Conference on October 1 and 2 in Accra. Visit www.wamsconference.com for more information or to book a seat.

Congratulations to Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda! 🇧🇮🇰🇪🇷🇼🇸🇴🇹🇿🇺🇬

These incredible nations gave their all at the Paris 2024 Olympics. With Kenya winning 11 medals and Uganda bringing home a gold and a silver!

Let’s cheer for their remarkable efforts and celebrate their achievements! 👏🏽

This International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 🇦🇺 celebrates the progress the world has made on Indigenous issues, and recognises the work still ahead all of us.

🇦🇺 is home to the oldest continuous living indigenous culture in the world, with more than 60,000 years of proud history and stories.

The theme of this year’s International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is ‘Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact’.

The Australian Government is dedicated to incorporating First Nations perspectives in foreign policy; including trade and investment, human rights, and development activities.

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Katika siku hii ya Kimataifa ya Watu wa Asili Duniani 🇦🇺 inaadhimisha maendeleo ambayo dunia imepiga kwenye masuala ya watu wa asili, na inatambua kazi ambayo bado iko mbele yetu sote.

🇦🇺 ni makazi ya tamaduni ya watu wa asili ikiwa na zaidi ya miaka 60,000 ya historia na hadithi za kujivunia.

Kaulimbiu ya Siku ya Kimataifa ya Watu wa Asili Duniani mwaka huu ni ‘Kulinda Haki za Watu wa Asili Waliojitenga kwa Hiari na Walioko Katika Mawasiliano ya Awali’.

Serikali ya Australia imejitolea kujumuisha mitazamo ya Mataifa ya Kwanza katika sera za kigeni; ikijumuisha biashara na uwekezaji, haki za binadamu, na shughuli za maendeleo.

So so proud of the Australian Olympic Team for achieving a new record with 18 gold medals!🏅🇦🇺👏🏻

What an incredible achievement! 🙌🏼

Paris 2024 is the most successful Games in Australian history Australia is celebrating its best single day in Olympic history, with the Paris Games becoming the nation’s most successful ever Games.

Huge congratulations to Arisa Trew for snagging gold in the women’s Park skateboarding event! 🏅🙌 🇦🇺

Cheers to the youngest Olympic champ for absolutely crushing it! 👏🏽👏🏽

Day 11 Review: Trew's history making gold as cyclists break 24-year medal drought Arisa Trew became Australia's youngest ever Olympic gold medallist as Australia’s Men’s Team Sprint cyclists secured a drought-breaking bronze medal.