Diaspora Event France

KCB meet and greet in Paris

Kenyan Commercial Bank is set to embark on a unique outreach initiative, as its diaspora staff will be meeting with Kenyan nationals in Paris from 18th to 21st October 2023 before heading to Germany. During these engagements, they will provide one-on-one consultations and presentations to share valuable information about the bank’s products and services. Engaging

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Diaspora France Kenya

Kenya’s Mobile Consular Services Extend to France

Paris, 9th October 2023 – Kenya Embassy In an ongoing effort to bring vital services closer to Kenyan nationals across the world, the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, under the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, is set to expand its Mobile Consular Services to France from 19th to 24th October 2023. This initiative aims

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France Kenya

A Shameful Plight: French Embassy in Nairobi

In recent months, the French embassy in Nairobi has transformed into a daunting barrier for Kenyan travelers seeking to visit France for tourism, education, business, or conferences. What was once a bridge connecting nations now feels like a towering wall, dividing the two countries. A mere year ago, travelers could secure French visas with relative

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France Kenya

President William Ruto Nominates Betty Chebet Cherwon as Ambassador to France

President William Ruto Nominates 31 Ambassadors in Government Shake-up 4 October 2023 In a significant move aimed at bolstering Kenya’s diplomatic presence worldwide, President William Ruto has nominated 31 ambassadors to represent the country in various countries across the globe. This latest government shake-up, which was announced on October 4, 2023, signifies a strategic shift

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France Top News

King Charles III’s Royal Visit in France

In a three-day visit to French soil, King Charles III left a lasting impression with a series of remarkable events, including a grand state dinner at Versailles, a friendly game of ping-pong between Brigitte Macron and Queen Camilla, and impassioned pleas for environmental conservation and Franco-British cooperation. This historic visit marked King Charles’s first state

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France

Strike on 7 March against pension reform in France

France is once again preparing for a major strike on March 7th, 2022, as workers trade unions mobilize against the government’s proposed pension reforms. The proposed reforms seek to extend the contribution period to 43 years and raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 years, among other measures. However, workers and unions see these

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France

Students in France meeting

Every beginning of French academic year the Kenya Students Association In France organises an information meeting for new students, language assistants and current students. This year the meeting will be online on the 7 October 2022 at 18h30 Paris time. During the session the president of the Percy Mibei will present association, give useful information

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France

Bastile Day fireworks 2022

Fire works: Bastile day in Lac Kir Dijon, France

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France

The 14th of July : Bastille Day

One of the revolutionary days in Paris and now a national holiday, the 14th of July (“Bastille Day”) is celebrated with a mixture of solemn military parades and easygoing dancing and fireworks. The storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789 has been commemorated in France for more than a century. The Storming of the

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France

30 interesting facts about France

From having the world’s oldest ever living human to being the world’s most visited country, read about the most interesting facts about France. Source: Expatica Moving or visiting France? Here are some interesting French facts to prepare you for life in France, or if you are already living in France, test how well you know the

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