Good News as Foreign CS Mutua launches Mobile Consular Services.
Good News as Foreign CS Mutua launches Mobile Consular Services; This initiative aims to bring Consular Services closer to the Kenyan Diaspora wherever they are.
The services provided include processing of E-Passports, National Identity Cards, Birth Certificates, counselling and advisory services on pressing matters, among other engagements with the Diaspora.
The MCS kicked off in the USA in April 2023. We are targeting to rollout similar mobile consular services in the Middle East, Australia, Africa and Europe.
This comes after the foreign affairs Cabinet Secretary, held a meeting with the Kenya High Commission staff in Ottawa and thanked them for the great work they continue to undertake in the promotion and projection of Kenya’s interests in Canada.
He expressed his committment to ensure that all Kenyan missions abroad are well facilitated to deliver on their respective mandates.
Separately, The Cabinet Secretary, held consultations with Honorable Mary Minister of Small Businesses, Export Promotion and International Trade of Canada where we discussed opportunities for increased trade & investments between our two countries.
They agreed to pursue negotiations on Kenya and Canada Foreign Investment Promotion & Protection Agreement(FIPPA) paving way for more Foreign Direct Investments & Trade for Kenya. We also committed for accelerated negotiation on the framework with a view to having it signed before end of 2023.
He also welcomed Canada Govt’s support for the Hustler Fund, a flagship economic model by President William Ruto that provides credit to small & medium enterprises.
He highlighted that he will also be working with Canada within the Africa Economic Coop Strategy for broader trade & economic cooperation.
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