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Bethwel Yegon wins Expo 2020 Dubai 10KM Fun Run, Mayio comes in 3rd Hundreds of runners in Dubai, United Arab Emirates run alongside top Kenyan Olympic athletes at Expo 2020 Dubai at the first-ever Expo Run. The Expo Run was held on Friday, November 19, 2021, around the Expo grounds. Participants were able to choose from 3 distances; 3 km, 5km and 10km. Fittingly, the race began at the Kenyan Pavilion at 7 a.m. The race took runners past Country Pavilions, the Expo Sustainability, Mobility and Opportunity Districts, and the Al-Wasl Dome at the centre of the Expo site. Photo: Ready, Set, Go! The Expo Run begins
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Bethwel Yegon, who finished second in the 2021 Berlin Marathon, won the 10km race with Jonathan Kiplimo Maiyo, who set his personal best time of 2:04:56 at the 2012 Dubai Marathon, coming third.
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Photo: Winner of the 10km race Kenya’s Bethwell Yegon
Other Kenyan athletes who participated in the Expo Run include Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala, Double 3,000m steeplechase Olympic champion Ezekiel Kemboi, Former 800m world champion Janeth Jepkosgei, 2013 London Marathon winner Priscah Jeptoo, 2021 and 2010 Nagpur half-marathon winner Hellen Nzembi.
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The Kenyan Pavilion has attracted over 80,000 visitors since the start of Expo Dubai on October 1, 2021. This week, the Kenya Pavilion welcomed 11,464 visitors. 16th November 2021 The Kenya Pavilion welcomed a delegation of Ugandan MPs who were touring the Expo. The MPs commended Kenya for being a model to emulate in Africa for showcasing an array of opportunities that range from Agriculture, Innovations, Manufacturing, Infrastructure to Tourism.
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Photo: Ugandan MPs at the Kenyan Pavilion
17th November 2021 High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania in Egypt, H.E Major General Anselm Bahati paid a visit to the Kenyan Pavilion
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Photo: Tanzanian Ambassador to Egypt, H.E Major General Anselm Bahati (centre) at the Kenyan Pavilion
Photo: A British visitor displays his Kenyan flag tattoo, a symbol of his love for the country.
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Meanwhile in Nairobi, the flag-off ceremony for the Kenyan athletes travelling to participate in the Expo2020 Dubai Run kicked off. The flag-off ceremony was led by Commission General, Kenya Section at Expo 2020 Dubai, Dr. Wilfred Marube “Our athletes are our greatest ambassadors. Their presence at the Kenya Pavilion will boost our effort to market Kenya as a destination for investment, sports, and tourism,” Dr. Wilfred Marube said Africa’s fastest man Ferdinard Omanyala led the Kenyan delegation of seven athletes.
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Photo: Commissioner General Kenya Section, Dubai Dr. Wilfred Marube (3rd from left) with the Kenyan Champions
Photo: Double 3,000m steeplechase Olympic champion Ezekiel Kemboi teaches his signature celebratory dance moves to CG Kenya Section, Dubai Dr. Wilfred Marube
18th November 2021
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Photos: Kenyan athletes warm up ahead of the Expo Run
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19th November 2021 The Kenyan Ambassador to the UAE Amb. Kariuki Mugwe flagged off the race. The race began from the Kenyan Pavilion at 7 a.m.
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Photo : Kenyan Ambassador to the UAE Amb. Kariuki Mugwe with the Kenyan athletes
Photo: Participants ready to begin race
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Photo : From L-R: Kenyan Champions Ezekiel Kemboi, Bethwel Yegon, Hellen Nzembi, Priscah Jeptoo & Jonathan Mayio
Photo: Janet Jepkosgei also known as ‘Eldoret Express’ at the Expo Run
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Photo: Kenyan athletes Bethwel Yegon and Jonathan Maiyo emerged 1st & 3rd respectively in the 10km Fun Run
21st November 2021 The Kenyan athletes visited GEMS Our Own English High School in Dubai. The students who are aspiring young athletes were thrilled to meet the Kenyan Champions. The athletes engaged with over 200 children through a motivational Q &A session.
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Photo: Kenyan athletes mentor the next generation of athletes at GEMS Our Own English High School
The Kenyan Pavilion received Kenyan Parliamentary members led by the leader of the Delegation on National Cohesion and Integration Hon Elijah Memusi Kanchaury who was accompanied by Hon MP Richard Nyagaka Tongi and Hon MP Fred Kapondi.
Photo: Hon Elijah Memusi Kanchaury & Hon MP Richard Nyagaka Tongi
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22nd November 2021 Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency Chairman Mr. Jas Bedi visited the Kenyan Pavilion. He also visited Uganda and Rwandan Pavilions
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Photo: KEPROBA Chairman Mr. Jas Bedi with Pavilion Director Mr. Austin Macheso
Photo: Mandy Keegan, Vice President, Media services at Expo interviewing the Commissioner General, Kenya Section Dr. Wilfred Marube
Programme for Kenya’s participation at Expo Dubai
NOVEMBER 2021 NO ACTIVITY DATE VENUE th 1 Run with the Champi- 26 November From Jebel Ali to Jumeirah; Downons, Dubai Run 2021 town to Dubai Creek, DECEMBER 2021 NO ACTIVITY DATE VENUE th 1 Kenya’s Jamhuri Day 12 December Kenya pavilion, Confirmed Celebrations 2021
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Kenya’s Innovation Business Forum ICT and Education Business Forum
14th December 2021 15th December 2021
Business Connect Centre, Abudhabi Hall , 2.30 pm to 5pm Confirmed Venue BCC- Abudhabi Hall 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, Confirmed
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NO ACTIVITY 1 Service Business Forum
JANUARY 2022 DATE 9th January 2022 9th January 2022
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Tourism Media Forum
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Tourism Destination Training Forum
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Thematic Business Forum on Opportunities in Travel and Connectivity (Speaker -Dr Betty Radier of KTB, Confirmed) Round Table Media and Travel Trade Forum
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VENUE Business Connect Centre, Abudhabi Hall , 2.30 pm to 5pm Confirmed Business Connect Centre, Dubai Meeting room 0900hrs to 1330hrs Confirmed 10th January Business Connect Centre, Abu Dhabi 2022 Hall, 0900hrs-1330hrs, Confirmed 11th January DEC Hall 1A North 2022 12th January Business Connect Centre, Dubai 2022 Meeting room, (9am-1pm Confirmed) 12 January Business Connect Centre, Abu Dhabi 2022 Hall (9AM-1.30PM Confirmed) th th 14 & 15 Al Forsan Park, TBC-KNCCI January 2022 18th January Business Connect Centre, Abu Dhabi 2022 Hall, 9am-1.30pm, Confirmed 23rd January Business Connect Centre, Abu Dhabi 2022 Hall,
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Tourism & Hospitality Forum
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Magical Kenya Consumer event
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Textile Business Forum
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Manufacturing Business Forum
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0900hrs to 1300hrs Arab Healthcare Exhibition Medical 24 to 27 Dubai World Trade Centre, TBCConference J a n u a r y KNCCI-led 2022
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FEBRUARY 2022 ACTIVITY DATE Thematic Business Forum on Op- 1st February 2022 portunities in Health and Wellness (Speaker: Hon. CS Mutahi Kagwe, CS, Ministry of Health, TBC) Kenyan beverages (Tea and 1st February 2022 Coffee) forum Universal Healthcare Business 3rd February 2022 Forum
VENUE DEC Hall 1A South
DEC 2A South Hall,10am10pm, Confirmed Business Connect Centre, Abu Dhabi Hall, 9am-1pm Confirmed 13th to 17th February Dubai International 2022 Convention & Exhibition Centre Dubai World Trade Centre, TBC-KNCCI 14th February 2022 DEC Hall 2A South, Confirmed
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Gulf Food festival
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Flower Business Forum
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Visions and Journey Forum (Pro- 14th February 2022 posed Speaker: First Lady, 14th February 2021, TBC) Regional Economic Blocs Day fo- 15th February 2022 rum
Women’s pavilion
16th February 2022 16th February 2022 17th February 2022
Kenya Pavilion, Confirmed Al Wasl Plaza, Confirmed TBC
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Country Business Briefing Kenya’s National Day of Honour Kenya-GCC High Level Business Forum Kenya Cultural Day
18th February 2022
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Diaspora Networking Dinner
18th February 2022
DEC Hall 2A South, Confirmed TBC
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DEC Hall 2A South, (TBC)
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ACTIVITY DATE Meat and meat products forum 20th February 2022 (Venue:)
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Food Security Business Forum
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Vegetable, Fruits, and Nuts Forum 27th February 2022
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22nd February 2022
MARCH 2022 ACTIVITY DATE Thematic Business Forum on Op- 22nd March 2022 portunities in Water (Speaker: Mr. Kenneth Mwige, Director General, Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat, TBC) Blue Economy Business Forum 24th March 2022
VENUE Business Connect Centre, Abu Dhabi Hall, 1430hrs1700hrs, Confirmed Business Connect Centre, Abu Dhabi Hall, 9am-1pm, Confirmed DEC Hall 2A 10am-10pm Confirmed VENUE DEC Hall 2A South TBC
Business Connect Centre, Abu Dhabi Hall, 9am -2pm, Confirmed
Kenya Trade Fair to exhibit Kenyan products at Dubai Global Village (DGV) throughout the Expo period Note: The program is a live document and is subject to change
Media Opportunities PRINT MEDIA Nairobi Times Dubai Run: Kenyan athletes showcase country as a sports destination https://nairobitimes.co.ke/2021/11/19/dubai-run-kenyan-athletes-showcase-country-as-asports-destination/
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People Daily: Veteran athlete Ezekiel Kemboi comes out of retirement, to run in Dubai https://www.pd.co.ke/sports/veteran-athlete-ezekiel-kemboi-comes-out-of-retirement-to-runin-dubai-103880/
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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
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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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