Reception to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Japan-Kenya Diplomatic Relations
2023/11/16
On November 16, 2023, H.E. Ambassador OKANIWA Ken hosted a reception at the official residence to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Kenya. Ambassador Yabesh Monari, from the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, attended the reception as the Guest of Honour. The reception was attended by government officials, Members of Parliament, County Governors, former JICA trainees, alumni of Japanese universities and individuals, who have linkages with Japan.
In recognition of the great contribution in furthering mutual understanding and friendship between the two countries, H.E. Mr. OKANIWA presented the Ambassador’s commendation to Nagasaki University, Eng. Samuel Alima, the Water Secretary at the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, and Mr. James Wachira Theuri, the Project Management Coordinator at the Ministry of Roads, Transport and Public Works.
Ambassador Okaniwa also referred to the establishment of the Kenya-Japan Parliamentary Friendship Group. Many members of the National Assembly including members of the Friendship Group were in attendance.
In recognition of the great contribution in furthering mutual understanding and friendship between the two countries, H.E. Mr. OKANIWA presented the Ambassador’s commendation to Nagasaki University, Eng. Samuel Alima, the Water Secretary at the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, and Mr. James Wachira Theuri, the Project Management Coordinator at the Ministry of Roads, Transport and Public Works.
Ambassador Okaniwa also referred to the establishment of the Kenya-Japan Parliamentary Friendship Group. Many members of the National Assembly including members of the Friendship Group were in attendance.
