Irish Embassy in Kenya

05/10/2026

Ireland has announced €96 million in funding for a four-year programme to tackle child malnutrition and hunger across Africa. The investment builds on the 2023-2025 initiative, which screened more than 3 million children and provided life-saving care to over 80,000 mothers and children.

With nearly half of all deaths among children under five linked to undernutrition, early action can make a life-changing difference. Every euro invested early can help save lives, strengthen communities, and give children the chance to reach their full potential.

02/10/2026

Strengthening Ireland-Kenya research links.

H.E. Ambassador Caitríona Ingoldsby met with researchers from University College Dublin and Meru University of Science and Technology to hear about their collaborative work in agri-food research. Academic partnerships like these help drive innovation, support sustainable agricultural development, and build lasting connections between our countries.

02/10/2026

We held a productive meeting this week with Hon. Harriette Chiggai, the President's Special Advisor on Women's Rights in Kenya. As Ireland assumes the role of Co-Chair of the Development Partners Gender Group this year, we look forward to deepening our partnership and advancing shared priorities on gender equality and women’s empowerment.

29/09/2026

Earlier this month, we were honoured to host a Sudanese cultural evening celebrating the richness of Sudan's cultural heritage and the strength of its community. At a time of immense challenges, culture remains a powerful source of identity, solidarity and hope. Our sincere thanks to The Nilers and Nubian Art Gallery for making the evening so special.

29/09/2026

H.E. Ambassador Caitríona Ingoldsby hosted a reception for the Stakeholder Roundtable and Science Summit participants. It was an opportunity for policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, investors, and civil society representatives to build connections and exchange ideas. During EU Council Presidency, Ireland is committed to strengthening EU-Africa cooperation in science, health, and innovation by partnering with locally led programmes like BIOTOPE.

29/09/2026

We were thrilled to partner with BIOTOPE in hosting a Stakeholder Roundtable on Strengthening International Collaboration in Health, Research and Innovation, held on the sidelines of the three-day Science Summit in Nairobi and New York. The discussions underscored the importance of partnerships, investment, and evidence-driven approaches in advancing Africa’s health, research, and innovation agenda. BIOTOPE is a Malawian-led programme bringing together Irish and European partners in building a resilient and equitable future for health systems in Africa.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the three-day Science Summit hosted in Nairobi and New York. Participants have gathered to discuss strategies on strengthening Africa's scientific leadership, mobilising investment, and promoting the use of scientific evidence in public policy.

22/09/2026

Earlier today, H.E. Ambassador Caitríona Ingoldsby held talks with H.E. Dr. Simone Knapp, the new Ambassador of Austria to Kenya. They discussed issues of mutual interest and opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Kenya as part of Team Europe.

21/09/2026

H.E. Ambassador Caitríona Ingoldsby shared the opening remarks at the 6th edition of Macondo Literary Festival. The Embassy was proud to support the participation of renowned Sudanese writer Abdelaziz Baraka Sakin, who shared an inspiring reflection on human resilience, migration, and the protection of identity amidst political fracture.

21/09/2026