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Right Hon. Raila Odinga praises Kenyan Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai and calls for more trade between African nations The Kenyan Pavilion was honoured to receive a visit from Former Prime Minister Right Hon. Raila Odinga. He was accompanied by Hon. Junet Mohamed, the Kenya-UAE Ambassador Kariuki Mugwe and Consular General Ambassador Peter Mwendwa as they toured the Kenyan Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai on 1st November 2021.

PHOTO I From L-R: Amb. Peter Mwendwa, Right Hon. Raila Odinga, Hon. Junet Mohamed and Amb. Kariuki Mugwe at The Kenyan Pavilion.

Feel the Energy

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Africa Union’s High Representative on Infrastructure Development Right Hon. Raila Odinga called on African nations to improve their infrastructure so as to improve trade amongst themselves.

“At the moment it stands at just about 15 per cent we want to upscale it to 30 per cent, then 50 per cent gradually. One of the inhibiting factors has been poor infrastructure in the continent and we have to ensure that the infrastructure in the continent is improved so that we can increase trade among African Countries,” he remarked.

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PHOTO I Right Hon. Raila Odinga being interviewed by renowned journalist Mr. Alex Chamwada

Right Hon. Odinga visited the Kenyan Pavilion and said that the move by Kenya to participate at the Expo is very welcome.

“It is an opportunity to showcase what Kenya has to offer to the rest of the world. As they say if you don’t tell your story nobody will tell it for you.”

“What I have seen here is very impressive, from agricultural products to processed goods and value -added goods. Showing tourism potential of our country in relation to our different cultures, our unity in diversity or in other words ‘azimio la umoja’ I’m very impressed by what I have seen here at Kenya’s pavilion. Kenya measures very well with what I have seen from other countries.”

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27th October 2021 Consulate General of Kenya in Dubai, Ambassador Kariuki Mugwe visited the Kenyan Pavilion on 27th November 2021. Thereafter, he visited the Ethiopian, Ugandan and Rwandan Pavilions to express solidarity and strengthen Kenyan’s bilateral relations with its neighbouring countries.

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PHOTO I Amb. Mugwe at the Kenyan Pavilion with Pavilion Director Mr. Austin Macheso

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5 PHOTO I Dubai Tourism with Africa shooting part of a documentary film at Kenyan Pavilion

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PHOTO I Visitors from the Philippines collecting their first stamp on their Expo Passport at the Kenyan Pavilion

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6 PHOTO I The love for Kenyan Tea displayed by visitors from Russia

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PHOTO I Kenya’s Pavillion Director Mr. Austin Macheso accompanied by renowned Kenyan journalist Mr. Alex Chamwada received at the Tanzanian Pavilion by Pavilion Director Mr. Getrude Ng’weshemi

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PHOTO I Filipino visitors at the Kenyan Pavilion

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1st November 2021 Right Hon. Raila Odinga accompanied by Hon. Junet Mohamed, the Kenya-UAE Ambassador Kariuki Mugwe and Consular General Ambassador Peter Mwendwa were received with a warm welcome as they toured the Kenyan Pavilion. True to the theme “Feel the Energy” the Pavilion staff guided Hon. Raila Odinga on a journey from Kenya’s agricultural and economic potential to its innovation and industry sectors to the hospitality and creativity of the Kenyan people

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PHOTO I Right Hon. Raila Odinga accompanied by Hon. Junet Mohammed at Expo 2020 Dubai

Media opportunities Kenya Pavilion was featured live on Dubai TV that gave Kenya awareness and exposure to UAE viewers.

9 Kenya’s participation at Dubai Expo was also featured on i24 News TV, an Israel TV station that broadcasts in Arabic, English and French. The Commissioner General Dr. Wilfred Marube was interviewed on Kenya’s participation at the Expo on Sunday 24th October 2021 at 11.05am EAT, by David Fiszon The objective of the interview was to demystify the Expo and what is in it for Kenya in terms of opportunities presented in trade, tourism and investments.

PHOTO I Dr. Wilfred Marube on i24 News TV through Zoom live link

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Media opportunities

Right Hon. Raila Odinga praises Kenyas Exhibition at the Dubai-Expo

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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001427885/raila-odinga-praises-kenyas-exhibition-at-the-dubai-expo

Odinga calls for more trade between African Nations https://youtu.be/IqgDaurEbHo

Raila ahudhuria maonyesho ya kimataifa ya biashara Dubai, ataka Afrika kufanya biashara na ulimwengu https://youtu.be/MEwW0x3a-ZQ

CALL TO PARTICIPATE AT EXPO 2020 DUBAI Kenyan companies are encouraged to participate at the Expo Dubai 2020. Follow the link to find out more https://kenyaexpo2020.co.ke/participate-2/

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HOW to Participate in Expo 2020 Dubai Expo 2020 Dubai opens its doors and welcomes the world to the World’s Greatest Show- A time to create, collaborate and innovate.

As we embark on the Expo 2020 Dubai, we are delighted to welcome you to the Kenyan Pavilion. Join us as we tell our story and showcase what Kenya has to offer to the world.

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Help Desk The official Kenya participation website is https://kenyaexpo2020.co.ke/ For more information contact the following: Description of Service 1. Commissioner General

Contact Person Dr. Wilfred Marube

Email chiefexe@brand.ke

2. Kenya Pavilion Director

Austin Macheso

Amacheso@brand.ke

3. Accreditation Process

Edgar Mutua

Emutua@brand.ke

4. Visa Application Process

Samwel Rere

Srere@brand.ke

5. Investment Support

Pius Rotich

rotichp@invest .go.ke

6. Exhibitors Support

Hilda Ogada

Hogada@brand.ke

7. Programming Coordination and Support

Celestine Rono

Crono@brand.ke

8. Stakeholder Liaison

Floice Mukabana

Fmukabana@brand.ke

9. Branding, Marketing and Communication

Maureen Mambo

Mmambo@brand.ke

10. Media Support

Joanne Wanjala

Jwanjala@brand.ke

11. General Enquiries

Duty Officer

expodubai2020@brand.ke

12. Partnerships and Sponsorship Christine Sitawa Opportunities

Csitawa@brand.ke

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Website: https://kenyaexpo2020.co.ke/ Email:expodubai2020@brand.ke

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