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  • Foreign Secretary saddened to hear of death of Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai

    Foreign Secretary William Hague highlighted the vital contribution that Wangari Maathai made to sustainable development, democracy and peace across Africa.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Africa saddened by news of explosion in Nairobi

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has offered his condolences to the victims of a pipeline explosion in Kenya on 12 September.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office statement on attack in Kenya

    The Foreign Office has issued a statement on the attack on two British Nationals in a resort north of Lamu, Kenya.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Protecting the vulnerable in Kenya

    How UK aid is helping malnourished children and their mothers as part of the response to the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa

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  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog:

    Egypt, Kenya and Climate change were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister responds to Mau Mau High Court judgement

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa, Henry Bellingham says the Government has taken note of the judgement and is considering next steps.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cottoning on to the power of the private sector

    How UK aid works with the private sector to help lift people out of poverty in Africa

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  • 4 RIFLES train in Kenya to become rapid response force

    4th Battalion The Rifles (4 RIFLES) is currently in Kenya undergoing intensive training to be the next rapid response force ready to tackle crises worldwide at 24 hours' notice.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Award for Shujaaz - a comic with serious messages

    At a ceremony in London last night Shujaaz - a multimedia project partly funded by DFID - was announced as this year’s recipient of the One World Media Special Award.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID Research: Milking the benefits for small scale dairy vendors in Kenya

    Policy change in Kenya's dairy industry, has improved handling and hygiene of milk, increased profit margins, given greater access to milk, and provided employment.

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  • Co-op project for Kenyan tea farmers

    A project supporting Kenyan small-scale tea farmers, which features in The Co-operative’s new high profile TV campaign, has received important backing from the Department for International Development(DFID).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID Research: Comic-book characters help to get agricultural information to young Kenyans

    ShujaazFM is a multimedia youth communication initiative combining comic books, radio, and social media aimed at young people across Kenya.

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  • RAF officer's football charity has most successful year

    The RAF Shawbury-based 'Taking Football to Africa and Beyond' Appeal delivered 13,875 items, including 6,553 football shirts, to 11 countries across the globe during 2010.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Audit into use and management of education funds in Kenya

    Andrew Mitchell’s response to audit into use and management of education funds in Kenya.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Welcome for UK contribution for Kenya witness relocation fund

    The International Criminal Court is helping to relocate witnesses who may be at risk as a result of investigations into post-election violence in 2007-2008.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sleeping safely under bednets

    How a DFID funded project in Kenya is protecting millions of people from malaria

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  • Foreign Office Minister on Kenya

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has issued a statement following President Bashir of Sudan's visit to Kenya.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Deputy Prime Minister on Kenya

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has made a statement congratulating Kenya on the promulgation of a new Constitution.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Deputy Prime Minister congratulates Kenya on new Constitution

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has congratulated Kenya as it adopts a new constitution.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • MDGs in focus - MDG 8: Develop a global partnership for development

    Find out how DFID is helping farmers in Africa get their fruit and veg onto UK shop shelves

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