Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi

@SwissEmbassyKE

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Nairobi, Kenya

Joined June 2019

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Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi@SwissEmbassyKE · Jul 1

💡Got a bold idea to tackle environmental challenges? We’re proud to support young innovators in Kenya 🇰🇪 shaping a greener future. If you're a university student with a vision, this is your chance! 👇 Apply now.

KKenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC)@KenyaCIC · Jul 1

We’re back with the 2025 Cleantech Innovation Competition! Are you a university student in Kenya with a bold idea to solve an environmental challenge? This is your chance to make an impact. We’re looking for early-stage cleantech ideas from students that are in the ideation…

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Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi@SwissEmbassyKE · Jul 25

Bienvenue en Suisse @Urujeni et merci pour l'échange fructueux sur l'état des relations 🇨🇭 🇷🇼 et les efforts de paix en cours dans la région des Grands Lacs. @RwandaInGeneva

UUrujeni@urujeniB · Jul 24

Merci à @SwissMFA et Amb. Philipp Stalder pour les échanges enrichissants d’aujourd’hui. Le Rwanda reste engagé à renforcer sa coopération avec la Suisse autour de priorités partagées en matière de développement, de partenariats économiques et de multilatéralisme. 🇷🇼🇨🇭

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Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi@SwissEmbassyKE · Jul 23

Thank you Prof Shaukat Abdulrazak, PS Science, Research and Innovation for the productive exchange. Giving content to our MoU 🇨🇭🇰🇪 and make it a living document is a priority for this Embassy. @SBFI_CH @Innosuisse

SShaukat Abdulrazak,PhD,EBS@Profshaukat · Jul 22

Hosted the Ambassador of Switzerland #MirkoGiulietti discussion focused on MoU🇨🇭🇰🇪on Science, Technology & innovation, Public-Private partnership modality; exchange of researchers, scientific cooperation & Science Diplomacy. @nrfkenya @nacosti @OfficePCS_KE @SingoeiAKorir

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Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi@SwissEmbassyKE · Jul 22

What if we could start again, choosing every word with care? 🇨🇭 artists Noemi Ferrari & Alan Alpenfelt feature in 'Nothing Knew', a work-in-progress on audio description, presented by Maabara Atelier. 🗓️ 23 July 2025 📍 Retro & Co Bookstore, Mwembe Resort Malindi 🎟️ Ksh 200

SwissEmbassyKE's tweet image. What if we could start again, choosing every word with care?
🇨🇭 artists Noemi Ferrari &amp; Alan Alpenfelt feature in 'Nothing Knew', a work-in-progress on audio description, presented by Maabara Atelier.
🗓️ 23 July 2025
📍 Retro &amp; Co Bookstore, Mwembe Resort Malindi
🎟️ Ksh 200

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Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi@SwissEmbassyKE · Jul 21

Meeting with 🇰🇪 Ministry of Defense Hon #SoipanTuya . Long lasting partnership in the field of Peace Support #IPSTC and possible areas of expanding the cooperation, among the topics discussed.

SwissEmbassyKE's tweet image. Meeting with 🇰🇪 Ministry of Defense Hon #SoipanTuya . Long lasting partnership in the field of Peace Support #IPSTC and possible areas of expanding the cooperation, among the topics discussed.

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Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi@SwissEmbassyKE · Jul 15

Joint statement on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

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Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi@SwissEmbassyKE · Jul 2

Under the leadership of Women-Led Organizations, we are placing the safety of women and girls at the center as we mark the final launch of the regional Gender-Based Violence project in #Hargeisa. @PlanInt_Som @SwissDevCoop @NAFIS_NETWORK #GBV

PPlan International Somalia/Somaliland@PlanInt_Som · Jun 30

"Peace begins when women can live safely within their communities, and it also starts with ending practices like FGM and all other forms of violence," Sadia stated during the kickoff of the Prevention and Response to GBV in HoA project, funded by the SDC.

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Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi@SwissEmbassyKE · Jun 24

A joint statement by Ambassadors and High Commissioners in Kenya.

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Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi@SwissEmbassyKE · Jun 23

Evidence-based planning using quality data is key 🔑 ! Great turnout at Somalia’s 2nd Data & Stats Forum in #Mogadishu. Thanks to @NBS_Somalia, @UN, line ministries & federal member states for actively discussing how to better coordinate data collection.

SwissEmbassyKE's tweet image. Evidence-based planning using quality data is key 🔑 !
Great turnout at Somalia’s 2nd Data &amp; Stats Forum in #Mogadishu. Thanks to @NBS_Somalia, @UN, line ministries &amp; federal member states for actively discussing how to better coordinate data collection.

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Swiss MFA@SwissMFA · Jun 22

#Iran | #Switzerland is deeply alarmed by the dangerous escalation between 🇮🇱 and 🇮🇷 since 13 June, including today’s attacks by the 🇺🇸. 🇨🇭underscores the importance of full respect for international law, including the #UN Charter and #IHL. We urge all parties to exercise…

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European Union In Kenya@EUinKenya · Jun 21

Local Statement on the 🇰🇪 🇪🇺 Election Follow up Mission Final Report and the @IEBCKenya. We reaffirm our support for democratic processes and preparing for successful and credible elections in 2027. Read the full statement and access the report here 👉 eeas.europa.eu/delegations/ke…

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Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi@SwissEmbassyKE · Jun 20

Today is #WorldRefugeeDay We stand in solidarity with the 850,000+ #refugees and asylum seekers in 🇰🇪. We also celebrate our partners like @inkomokoKenya, @IFCAfrica & @kkcfkenya investing in refugee & host community businesses for financial inclusion & integration.

SwissEmbassyKE's tweet image. Today is #WorldRefugeeDay
We stand in solidarity with the 850,000+ #refugees and asylum seekers in 🇰🇪.
We also celebrate our partners like @inkomokoKenya, @IFCAfrica &amp; @kkcfkenya investing in refugee &amp; host community businesses for financial inclusion &amp; integration.

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Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi@SwissEmbassyKE · Jun 19

🎨 2 Minutes with 🇰🇪 Artist Kaloki! 🎥 From Nairobi to @ArtBasel 🇨🇭, the world’s biggest stage for contemporary art! Get inspired by what fuels his creativity, his advice for rising artists, and what it means to represent #Kenya on the global stage. #ArtBasel

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Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi@SwissEmbassyKE · Jun 18

Employment for peace. Inspiring to see @SomaliaPdrc support local entrepreneurship to create jobs & strengthen community resilience. Businesses like NetFish Cold Chain & Habeb Feed Milling in #Garowe create sustainable opportunities & dignity for youth.

SwissEmbassyKE's tweet image. Employment for peace.
Inspiring to see @SomaliaPdrc support local entrepreneurship to create jobs &amp; strengthen community resilience. Businesses like NetFish Cold Chain &amp; Habeb Feed Milling in #Garowe create sustainable opportunities &amp; dignity for youth.

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Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi@SwissEmbassyKE · Jun 16

Planning is about foresight! In a shifting world, looking into the future makes the difference. We hosted an exchange with 🇨🇭 NGOs. Thank you for the discussion and joint thinking.

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In a shifting world, looking into the future makes the difference. We hosted an exchange with 🇨🇭 NGOs.
Thank you for the discussion and joint thinking.

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Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi@SwissEmbassyKE · Jun 12

Today at #AidExNairobi, Zeituna Roba joined a high-level panel to share 🇨🇭 insights on the water-climate-peace nexus in the Horn of Africa, emphasizing ecosystem links & importance of designing water programs with a landscape approach in ASALs to prevent water-related conflicts.

SwissEmbassyKE's tweet image. Today at #AidExNairobi, Zeituna Roba joined a high-level panel to share 🇨🇭 insights on the water-climate-peace nexus in the Horn of Africa, emphasizing ecosystem links &amp; importance of designing water programs with a landscape approach in ASALs to prevent water-related conflicts.

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