News and Updates – Page 5 – Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Algeria

April 26, 2021

Ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage Press Release

Our attention is drawn to an email sent by an individual known as Christian Rohde to the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) claiming to work for a German Television Network known as ZDF. In the email, Mr. Rohde alleged that he received information that Kenya, through ADAK and Athletics Kenya [AK] are engaged in a systematic coverup of doping cases among Kenyan athletes. Upon receipt of this email, and owing to the seriousness of the allegations, ADAK alerted the office...

April 22, 2021

Press release on individual country data on remittances

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) announces the release of additional data on remittances, showing the amounts received from individual countries. Since 2007 CBK publishes monthly data on remittances grouped into three broad regions; North America, Europe, and the Rest of the World. In addition to this broad grouping, CBK has now introduced a detailed breakdown of the remittances by individual countries from which they were sent. The new detailed data start in February 2019, and are available on the...

April 17, 2021

Remarks by H.E Amb. Katana Angore during the signing ceremony of the MOU establishing the Kenya – Algeria joint business council on 15th April 2021 at the Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry building

Today is yet another moment for us to celebrate the coming to reality of our collective effort to bring our business people together. The opportunities that exist for both Kenya and Algeria are enormous. Kenya is the gateway of a larger East African market as Algeria is to the Maghreb. I am very pleased that this signing ceremony is taking place today. The signing of theMOU establishing the Kenya-Algeria Joint Business Councilis a milestone in the journey of giving life...

March 18, 2021

Press Statement on the Maritime Delimitation Case (Somalia v. Kenya) at the International Court of Justice 15th – 24th March 2021

Kenya has decided not to participate at the Maritime Delimitation Case (Somalia v Kenya) which is currently ongoing at the International Court of Justice. This decision is on account of procedural unfairness at the Court. It is a decision that was made after deep reflection and extensive consultation on how best to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Kenya.In a letter to Mr. Philippe Gautier, the Registrar at the ICJ, Kenya re-affirmed that it was not...

March 16, 2021

Ambassador Peter Angore visits the headquarters of the Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

On Monday 15th March 2021, Ambassador Peter Angore paid a working visit to the headquarters of the Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and was received by the Director General of the Chamber, Ms. Wahiba Bahloul. They engaged in discussions on ways to strengthen the economic and trade relations between the two countries including establishment of the joint Business Council between the Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACI) and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) as...

March 7, 2021

Notice: COVID-19 travel requirements for Kenya

THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED WITH EFFECT FROM MONDAY 8TH MARCH 2021. Download below: List of states whose travellers are required to undergo mandatory quarantine upon arrival into Kenya, and list of states whose travellers are exempt from quarantine.

March 7, 2021

Household Goods and Personal Effects for Returning Residents

Personnel arriving for a new contract into the country are exempted from paying taxes on their personal effects/household goods and one motor vehicle under part A paragraph 4 of the 5th Schedule of the East Africa Community Customs Management Act 2004, provided that the contract is for a term not less than two years. The paragraph provides for the conditions and limitations for such importation. Used household goods and personal effects are duty exempt provided goods have been owned and...