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The Mission today warmly welcomed Mr. Dan Ochieng, Minister Counsellor and Head of Chancery, who arrived in Ottawa this week to take up his new assignment.
The welcome luncheon, hosted by Amb. Geoffrey Kaituko, Acting High Commissioner, brought together all members of staff, including our dedicated locally engaged colleagues, to extend a warm welcome to Mr. Ochieng and his family.
A seasoned diplomat and legal professional, Mr. Ochieng brings valuable experience and expertise to the Mission. We are delighted to have him join the team and look forward to working closely together in advancing Kenya’s interests in Canada and delivering on the Mission’s mandate.
We wish him and his family a fulfilling and memorable stay in Ottawa.

Today, Ambassador Geoffrey E. Kaituko paid a courtesy call on H.E. Amb. Karl Dhaene, Ambassador of Belgium to Canada.
The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to exchange views and explore new avenues for strengthening Kenya–Belgium bilateral relations and cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

This week on 19th October, Ambassador Geoffrey Eyanae Kaituko, Acting High Commissioner, hosted a delegation from Western University, Ontario at the Chancery. The delegation was led by Dr. Margaret Mutumba, Director of the Africa Institute, accompanied by Dr. Lloy Wylie, Associate Professor of Public Health, and Dr. Lesley Gittings, Assistant Professor in the School of Health Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences. Officials involved in Western University’s activities in Nairobi also participated virtually. The meeting followed a recent visit to Kenya by a Western University delegation led by Dr. Mutumba, which included engagements with senior officials in the education sector to explore opportunities for institutional collaboration. Discussions, informed by presentations from the visiting academics, focused on strengthening partnerships between Western University and Kenyan institutions in joint research, health sciences, innovation, knowledge exchange and capacity building. The meeting also reviewed existing initiatives and explored practical steps to translate areas of shared interest into concrete, mutually beneficial partnerships. The engagement underscores the important role of academic diplomacy in deepening Kenya–Canada relations by connecting institutions, mobilising expertise and fostering collaboration in research, skills development and innovation. The Mission reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating partnerships that harness knowledge and innovation to support Kenya’s national development priorities and advance sustainable development.

On 15th October 2026, Ambassador Geoffrey Kaituko met with Mr. Franklin Epape, Chief Executive Officer of Africa Development Network and Ben's Health Café, at the Chancery Building.
The discussions focused on diaspora empowerment within the framework of Canada's Africa Strategy, particularly opportunities to enhance diaspora engagement, foster entrepreneurship, promote investment, and leverage the African diaspora's contribution to sustainable development and stronger economic relations between Canada and Africa.
The two also discussed the forthcoming diaspora-led Impact Diaspora International Business Forum, scheduled to take place from 19th to 21st November 2026 at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada. The Forum is expected to bring together distinguished dignitaries, members of the diplomatic corps, Canadian Government officials, representatives from African countries, and members of the African diaspora to explore business opportunities, promote investment, and foster strategic partnerships.

Kenya–Canada relations were further strengthened yesterday as Amb. Geoffrey Eyanae Kaituko, Acting High Commissioner, held discussions with Hon. Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary for International Trade and Development and Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre.

The meeting underscored the importance of expanding market access for Kenyan products, promoting investment, and advancing cooperation in the energy sector. The two sides also explored opportunities for capacity building and knowledge exchange on regulatory and legislative frameworks. These priority areas reflect the shared commitment of Kenya and Canada to deepening bilateral relations, fostering sustainable economic growth, and advancing mutual prosperity.