Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi

Yesterday, the EU Delegation in Kenya celebrated Europe Day and the 50th anniversary of EU–Kenya relations together with the diplomatic community, Kenyan leaders, business partners, and civil society.

As the Embassy of Sweden in Kenya, we are proud to stand alongside our European colleagues and Kenyan partners in marking this milestone. Over five decades, we have worked together to advance peace, prosperity, and sustainable development.

Here’s to continuing this journey of cooperation and friendship for many more years to come. 🇪🇺🇰🇪🇸🇪

What happens when opportunity meets access to identity—and new customers walk through the door? 👞

When Espoir welcomed distinguished guests to his shop—including Gunilla Carlsson Carlson, Chair of the Sida Board, and H.E. Håkan Åkesson, Swedish Ambassador to Kenya—it was more than a high-level visit. It showed what’s possible when access, partnerships, and determination come together.

With a Refugee ID, Espoir has formally registered his shoe business—once out of reach. Today, he’s going beyond selling shoes: attracting new customers, expanding his network, creating jobs, and contributing to Kenya’s economy. 💼

The visit reflects how Sweden’s support—through the SDACKED project, implemented by the Danish Refugee Council—translates into real local impact. It also shows how partnerships don’t just help businesses start; they help them grow by opening doors to new relationships and markets.

Because when refugees gain formal identification, they can:
→ open bank accounts
→ sign leases
→ build businesses

Progress starts when opportunity is unlocked. 🌍

☀️ Malaba Border Goes Solar: A Step Toward Greener Trade

Recently, the Embassy of Sweden marked an important milestone at the Malaba One-Stop Border Post — one of the region’s busiest trade gateways — now powered by clean, solar energy.

Ambassador Håkan Åkesson joined leaders from Busia County and the Kenya Revenue Authority to celebrate this achievement and explore how partnerships can unlock smarter, more sustainable trade across Kenya and the wider region.

Through Sweden’s support via to the KETEI Programme, implemented by TradeMark Africa, this project is helping to:
✅ Strengthen border operations
✅ Reduce reliance on diesel
✅ Advance climate-smart infrastructure
✅ Serve as a model for green trade solutions across East Africa

Partnerships like this show how sustainability and economic growth can go hand in hand 🤝

We are proud to contribute to a more sustainable, efficient, and integrated regional trade landscape.

Join our team!

Kindly find all the information about the job opening in the link below.

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Glad Valborg! 🌸🔥

On 30 April, Swedes mark Walpurgis Night – a joyful celebration of spring in Sweden, with bonfires, songs and a strong sense of community.

Warm wishes to all Swedes in Kenya and beyond on this special day.

Credits: Ola Ericson/imagebank.sweden.se and
Jens Lindström/Scandinav/imagebank.sweden.se

Kenyan counties and Swedish municipalities are working together to strengthen sustainable urban development and local democracy. Through the International Centre for Local Democracy (ICLD), Sweden supports these partnerships and exchanges between them. 🇸🇪🇰🇪

It was great to meet representatives from Arvika and Norrköping municipalities, who came to the Embassy this week as part of their programme in Kenya. Their exchange with counties in the Council of Governors-Kenya G7 Women Governors Caucus is advancing water, sanitation, waste management, and inclusive governance.

Excellent meeting with partners advancing wood construction and sustainable forestry in Kenya and beyond.

Today’s breakfast highlighted how Kenya and Sweden are working together to promote sustainable commercial forestry, industrial timber processing, and champion large-scale building with renewable materials.

Thank you GoDown Arts Centre , Arup, Gatsby Africa, The Rewildings, New Forest Asset Management and Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Development.

🇰🇪🇸🇪Traineeship opportunities at Swedish companies in Kenya

Did you complete your Master’s degree in Sweden? Then this opportunity is for you!

The Swedish Institute and Swedish Embassies are launching traineeship offers at Swedish companies in selected countries, including Kenya! The purpose of the traineeships is to provide current and future Swedish alumni with the opportunity to put their academic knowledge into practice, develop their professional skills and create valuable contact with future employers and local Swedish business networks.

👉 Find all details via the link below.

Traineeship opportunities at Swedish companies abroad - Svenska institutet Are you ready to apply the knowledge and experience you gained in Sweden to challenges at home? The Swedish Institute is launching exclusive traineeships at Swedish companies in selected countries...

Wishing everyone a restful long weekend!

Photos are from a recent fika at the Embassy, where colleagues made waffles for everyone, as part of Sweden’s Waffle Day tradition!