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Twende Pwani! 🇰🇪🇫🇷 Today, we spotlight two recent initiatives showcasing how France is actively partnering with Kenya to preserve, promote and celebrate the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Swahili coast. 📜 1️⃣ French start-up Iconem is putting cutting-edge technology at the service of heritage by creating highly accurate 3D digital twins of national treasures such as Fort Jesus in Mombasa and Lamu Old Town. These detailed digital models offer exciting possibilities: preserving a lasting digital record of this unique coral-stone architecture, helping scientists monitor and protect these sites against the impacts of climate change, and opening new opportunities for creative industries, including gaming. 🎮 2️⃣ The Alliance Française of Mombasa is connecting communities through its Sinema Mtaani project. 🎥 This remarkable mobile cinema tour travels to some of the coast’s most iconic historical sites, from Shimoni to the Gedi Ruins, offering free screenings under the stars and creating engaging spaces for dialogue around local stories and Kenya’s rich history. 🎬 ➡️ Through these initiatives, France reaffirms its commitment to building lasting cultural bridges with Kenya. By combining technological innovation in heritage preservation with greater cultural access for young people, these projects celebrate not only the Kenyan coast’s remarkable past but also its vibrant cultural future. 🇰🇪🇫🇷 #Heritage #SinemaMtaani

🌊 Twende Pwani! 🇰🇪🇫🇷 During his first official visit to the coast last week, the French Ambassador to Kenya, @FranceAmbKeSo, visited projects that transform lives. 🌊 In Mwache, #Kwale County, France through AFD is co-financing with the World Bank a dam that will provide bulk water supply and distribution to the Mombasa metropolitan area and surrounding counties. The €120M AFD support focuses on water distribution and upon project completion, more than 1️⃣.4️⃣ million people will benefit from fresh and drinkable water, strengthening long-term water security in the coastal region. ⚕️In #Kilifi County, we support the fight against women's cancer through a partnership with Aga Khan Foundation, which strengthens access to quality cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment services. Since the inception of the project in Kilifi last year, 16,000 women from the county have been screened; including some living in very remote areas thanks to the deployment of mobile truck clinics. 🚑 🏘️ Still in Kilifi, France through AFD finances infrastructure works in 2 informal settlements, improving the daily life of communities. But France’s engagement along the Kenyan Coast goes well beyond these initiatives. 😉 🌍 More stories and exciting initiatives are coming tomorrow. 📣 Stay tuned! Twende Pwani! 🌊

🌊 Twende Pwani! 🇰🇪🇫🇷 Last week, the French Ambassador to Kenya, @FranceAmbKeSo, made his first official visit to Kenya’s Coast—a vibrant region where France 🇫🇷 is proud to be a committed partner. ⚓ During his visit to Mombasa port alongside Principal Secretary for Transport Mohammed Dagar, Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Capt. William Ruto, and Kenya Railways General manager Business and Commercial Services Stanley Cheruiyot , the Ambassador witnessed the launch of the first CMA CGM block train. This marks an important step towards establishing a regular, reliable service that will create greater opportunities for Kenyan importers and exporters. ⛴️ With a presence in Africa spanning more than 50 years, French company CMA CGM is a longstanding partner of the continent. On the sidelines of the #AfricaForward Summit in May, the company committed to investing €700 million in the Mombasa container terminal. This landmark investment will help strengthen Mombasa's position as a regional maritime and logistics hub. 📈 🛟 Our shared vision, aligned with Kenya's maritime ambitions, goes further. The French Ambassador witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between CMA CGM and the Bandari Maritime Academy to deepen their existing cooperation on cadet training through onboard training programmes. ➡️ From January 2027, French will be integrated into the curriculum and taught through a partnership with Alliance française of Mombasa expanding language skills and, in turn, economic opportunities for young people. But France’s engagement along the Kenyan Coast goes well beyond these initiatives. 😉 🌍 More stories and exciting initiatives are coming tomorrow. 📣 Stay tuned! Twende Pwani! 🌊

🌊 Twende Pwani! 🇰🇪🇫🇷 Last week, the French Ambassador to Kenya, @FranceAmbKeSo, made his first official visit to Kenya’s Coast a vibrant region where France 🇫🇷 is proud to be a committed partner. 💡 At the heart of this partnership is a shared ambition: supporting Pwani’s dynamic innovation ecosystem, nurturing entrepreneurship and unlocking the potential of its talented young people. ➡️ In particular, France is proud to partner with @swahilipothub foundation, which, under the leadership of @MahmoudNoor03, has empowered countless young entrepreneurs, creatives, artists and innovators over the past decade. During the 10th edition of Pwani Innovation Week #PIW2026, the Ambassador highlighted the different ways France supports opportunities for young people across the Coast from French language courses and cultural activities to civil society initiatives and women’s entrepreneurship. 🥇 The Alliance Française de Mombasa, the only foreign cultural and linguistic hub in the Pwani region, plays a key role in bringing these opportunities to life. 🎭📚👏🏾 ➡️ A great example of this commitment is @iome254, an innovation lab run by the @KenyaRedCross Society. Located in the heart of Mombasa, the lab provides young people and women with access to resources, training and mentorship to help turn their ideas into thriving businesses and startups. 💡💼 From its inception, the French company @cmacgm, through its foundation, has supported this vision. Today, it is taking this commitment a step further by providing seven new containers to help expand the centre. 🏗️👷🏾‍♀️🛠️ And there is even more to look forward to! Once construction is complete, the Alliance Française de Mombasa will open a new branch at the centre, marking its return to Mvita Island and bringing even more opportunities for Wamvita to discover and learn the French language. 📖🇫🇷✨ But France’s engagement along the Kenyan Coast goes far beyond innovation and entrepreneurship... 🌍 More stories and exciting initiatives coming tomorrow. 📣 Stay tuned! Twende Pwani! 🌊

Iten: Kenya’s “Home of Champions”🏃🏾 Wadid Benaabou, French Ambassador to Kenya, recently visited this town - a place of outstanding initiatives led by inspiring women and men that France is proud to champion 🏆. 1️⃣ After having participated in an early morning high altitude run alongside Joan Chelimo, international half-marathon champion, he presided over the groundbreaking ceremony of Iten’s future tartan track at Kiptingo School funded by the French company Decathlon Foundation - a new infrastructure in Iten to support Kenyan athletes’ world-class performances. During this occasion, he had the honour to meet with Mekdes Woldu, French record holder of Marathon in 2h23m 🥇. 2️⃣ After his visit to the French Runix Center, he was briefed on the “House of Coaches” project, funded by France 🇫🇷. Linking Elgeyo Marakwet County and the French city of Miramas, this programme trained 12 Kenyan coaches (including 8 women) and cascades skills down to school teachers and local trainers in the county. 3️⃣ The Ambassador had a heartbreaking lunch with Strides for Africa, supported by France, at the forefront of the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) in sports 🤝. Focusing on prevention, rescue, empowerment, and reintegration for survivors of GBV, this organization fights for the values France stands for in Kenya and globally, placing the rights of women and girls & gender equality at the centre of its foreign policy. A powerful symbol of the France–Kenya partnership; from sports to education to women’s rights and empowerment 🇫🇷🇰🇪.

A dignified and lasting place to learn. 🏫✨ Recently, 🇫🇷 the French Ambassador to Kenya, Wadid Benaabou, visited the Roots Institute Center, a community school in Mathare, Nairobi, with Mary Akisa, the Center's founder and director, and Godfrey Bakira (Kissmart), its chairman. 🎒 The Roots Institute Center, supported by 🇫🇷, provides free, quality education to more than 450 children, supporting their overall well-being and development. It also develops their talents and confidence through dance, art, and French language lessons. 🏗️ Ongoing construction will transform the current school iron-sheet structure into a permanent concrete building. 🤝 The French Embassy, alongside a vibrant community of partners and supporters, affirms its support for the Roots Institute Center’s team and their ambition for Mathare’s children, laying the foundation for a safer and better future. 👩🏾‍🎓

🇰🇪 Happy Mashujaa Day, dear Kenyan friends! 🇫🇷 joins Kenya in celebrating the heroes who have shaped the nation’s journey, honouring their courage, sacrifice and service that continue to inspire the Kenyan people. As Kenya reflects on its rich history, may the spirit of ushujaa live on through generations. Heri ya Siku ya Mashujaa! ❤️💚🖤 @FranceAmbKeSo @KEEmbassy_Paris

🇫🇷🇺🇳 Strengthening efforts to ensure accountability for conflict-related sexual violence French Ambassador Wadid Benaabou met with 🇺🇳 Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, and welcomed the organisation of the first Regional Prosecutors Conference on Accountability for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence held in Nairobi on October 14-15, 2026. France is a member of the Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Prosecution Network. This innovative initiative promotes the sharing of expertise and best practices among prosecutors and practitioners working to ensure accountability for these crimes.