New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday wished his Kenyan counterpart Musalia W Mudavadi on Jamhuri Day, or independence day.
Jaishankar shared an image of the International Yoga Day being celebrated in Kenya in July this year.
In a post on X, he said, “Greetings to FM Musalia W Mudavadi, the Government and people of Kenya on Jamhuri Day.”
Greetings to FM @MusaliaMudavadi, the Government and people of Kenya on Jamhuri Day.
🇮🇳 🇰🇪 pic.twitter.com/9GCmOuSTGP
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) December 12, 2024
The Indian embassy in Kenya also extended its wishes on Kenyan independence day.
https://t.co/4WBY1oCsUD pic.twitter.com/XkRgNtokCc
— India in Kenya (@IndiainKenya) December 12, 2024
The Kenyan High Commission in India celebrated Jamhuri Day on December 10.
In a post on X, the Kenyan High Commission said, “Jamhuri day celebrations at the missions come a few days before the National celebration on 12th December.”
Jamhuri day celebrations at the missions come a few days before the National celebration on 12th December. pic.twitter.com/Cfl2w0vEKA
— Kenya High Commission, New Delhi (@KenyaDelhi) December 10, 2024
The event saw participation from Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh.
“Kenya High Commission yesterday marked this year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations at a colorful event. Hon’ble Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs & Environment was our chief guest. The event was attended by High Commissioners/Ambassadors and Kenyans in India,” the embassy said.
Kenya High Commission yesterday marked this year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations at a colorful event. Hon’ble Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs & Environment was our chief guest. The event was attended by High Commissioners/Ambassadors and Kenyans in India. pic.twitter.com/swDIzoEEZe
— Kenya High Commission, New Delhi (@KenyaDelhi) December 10, 2024
India played a significant role in Kenya’s struggles for independence and self-rule; they have remained an important partner in Kenya’s development agenda, supporting mainly education, trade, and investments, the embassy further added.
India played a significant role in Kenya’s struggles for independence and self-rule; they have remained an important partner in Kenya’s development agenda, supporting mainly education, trade, and investments. pic.twitter.com/qMO3JZu74P
— Kenya High Commission, New Delhi (@KenyaDelhi) December 10, 2024
The celebrations of Jamhuri Day this year took place at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, where Kenyan heads of state addressed the citizens.
Happy Jamhuri Day! pic.twitter.com/jLGMIZ1e1F
— Musalia W Mudavadi (@MusaliaMudavadi) December 12, 2024
Jamhuri Day 2024 Celebrations, Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi https://t.co/Wz8JyOzYpP
— Musalia W Mudavadi (@MusaliaMudavadi) December 12, 2024
India and Kenya are maritime neighbours. The contemporary ties between India and Kenya have now evolved into a robust and multi-faceted partnership, marked by regular high-level visits, increasing trade and investment as well as extensive people to people contacts, as per Indian High Commission in Kenya.
Following Kenyan independence in December 1963, a High Commission was established. India has had an Assistant High Commission in Mombasa. (ANI)
