Neil Wigan
@fcdoneilwigan
UK High Commissioner to Kenya. Former Ambassador to Israel, Somalia and DRC, and Africa Director at Foreign Office. Retweets not endorsements, just interesting.
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http://gov.uk/world/Kenya 02-07-2013 08:37:52
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⬇️ Neil Wigan & PS Korir Sing'Oei discussed close UK/Kenya partnership & we welcomed Kenya’s leadership of the Tumaini Initiative for South Sudan. On recent demonstrations, 🇬🇧 emphasised the importance of right to peaceful protest & of journalists operating in safety.
We welcome British Consulate NY 🇬🇧 petition for Africa’s permanent representation at the UN Security Council as a matter of great urgency. This call aligns with Africa’s common position on UNSC reform. State Department for Foreign Affairs | Kenya
Besides studies, Chevening Awards🇬🇧 scholars have many opportunities to experience UK’s rich cultural diversity and make new friends 🫶. Just ask John Orimbo, a Kenyan scholar currently pursuing a Master’s degree course Uni of Birmingham. Applications now open chevening.org/apply
We deeply value our security partnership with Kenya, which protects 🇰🇪 and 🇬🇧 citizens. A good practical discussion with Dr. Raymond Omollo — CBS on deepening our co-operation, against terrorism, organised crime, money laundering, cyber-threats and more.
A pleasure to meet CS Mbadi The National Treasury & Economic Planning, and to discuss boosting 🇬🇧🇰🇪economic and financial cooperation
Today, we flag off 30 Kenyan Chevening Awards🇬🇧 scholars set to start their Master's studies in universities across the 🇬🇧! 1️⃣5️⃣ 🇰🇪 Counties represented 2️⃣2️⃣ 🇬🇧 Universities Will you be next? Start today: chevening.org/apply Applications close on 5 November.
1/ On behalf of H.E H.E Mohamed Adan Khalif EGH , I had the honor of joining H.E H.E Ahmed Abdullahi EGH of Wajir, DG H.E H.E Ahmed Muhumed (Caato) and H.E Neil Wigan, the British High Commissioner, Kenya, in the launch of the Inspired Program on Early Childhood Education (ECE) held at Grand Oasis.
Fascinating first visit to Wajir, to see UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪 projects - from peacebuilding and SGBV to supporting livelhoods and primary education. Shukran to H.E Ahmed Abdullahi, our partners, and the impressive people we met - like the wonderful Wajir Women’s Council.
It was good to discuss the 🇬🇧 🇰🇪 partnership with HE William Samoei Ruto, PhD from regional security to green growth. And a pleasure to be back in Kisumu.
Short but sweet trip back to #Kisumu. I met HE William Samoei Ruto, PhD & Governor Gov. Anyang' Nyong'o And some very impressive women working on community peace building and against SGBV, supported by UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪 And squeezed in a quick ride on Lake Victoria with Water Bus.
Today we signed a partnership agreement between TMA, KNCCI & KAM. Supported by UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪, this initiative aims at boosting involvement of SMEs in the AfCFTA Secretariat Official. TradeMark Africa reaffirms its commitment to supporting Kenyan SMEs capitalize on the vast opportunities within AfCFTA
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Thank you, UK High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan, for inviting JUBILEE PARTY® SG Hon. Jeremiah Kioni, House Minority Leader, and Kathiani MP Hon Robert Mbui.Mp.DML.N.A and me for lunch this afternoon. The discussions about the political climate here and in the UK were really informative. We