Tag Archives: Kenya
Crown Princess Mary Hurries Off to Dadaab Refugee Camp
The Crown Princess of Denmark had a change of plans this weekend, when it was decided she would not open a festival in Aarhus with her husband, Crown Prince Frederik. Instead, Crown Princess Mary headed off to Dadaab refugee camp in northern Kenya where thousands of Somalians are pouring in because of a terrible famine. As patron of the Danish Refugee Council, it is her role to draw attention to such issues.
Arriving in Dadaab, the largest refugee site in the world, Mary saw firsthand how Read more [...]
Italian Royals Adopt Two Boys From Kenya
Last month, Prince Emmaunel Filiberto and his wife Princess Clotilde of the House of Savoy (former royal family of Italy) went to Kenya, but not for a vacation.
Instead, the Prince and Princess of Venice and Piedmont went to the east African country to adopt two boys from an Italian orphanage, Anakuja Mama. In exclusive photos released today, the couple displayed their new sons, Moses and Alan.
Emmanuel and Clotilde's two daughters, Vittoria, age 7, and Luisa, age 4, accompanied their parents Read more [...]
Queen Sonja Visits Kenyan Refugee Camp
It was revealed over the weekend that Norway's Queen Sonja spent last week visiting a refugee camp in northern Kenya. She paid a visit to Dadaab, which is considered to be the world's largest camp, on behalf of the television campaign, "On the Run from the War."
Upon her arrival, the Queen was greeted by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Secretary General Elisabeth Rasmusson and land managers Hassan Khair in their new headquarters in Dadaab. She was then thoroughly briefed on the situation Read more [...]
Queen Sofia Attends Microfinance Summit in Kenya
The Queen of Spain traveled to Nairobi Wednesday to go to the Regional Microloan Summit for Africa and the Middle East. Queen Sofia is there to reaffirm how Spain is committed to Kenya's economic development, and also to see how the NGO Jamii Bora is helping in this.
When the Queen attended the Summit, the largest on the African continent, she was joined by the Netherlands' Crown Princess Maxima, who uses her position to promote microfinance.
In her speech, Queen Sofia called microfinance Read more [...]
Kenya Thanks Crown Prince Naruhito for Japan’s Support
Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito arrived in the East African country of Kenya late on Wednesday, where he is to do a three day official visit. He was greeted by Vice President Kalonzo Musioka at the Jomo Kenyatta Airport.
Naruhito later met with Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki and discussed ways to strengthen the already strong ties between their countries.
"Japan is a true development partner. There are many projects that the Japanese government has funded, particularly in infrastructural development," Read more [...]
Princess Haya Draws Attention to Food Shortage in Kenya
Dubai's Princess Haya was in Kenya this weekend, where she campaigned for food aid to the impoverished area.
"As many as 20 million people in the region around the Horn of Africa are suffering from food shortages that have been exacerbated by the prolonged drought. One in every 10 Kenyans needs outside help, and malnutrition rates among young children are rising at an alarming rate," Princess Haya said. "We must do more."
As a UN Messenger of Peace, Haya, the wife of the Sheikh of Dubai Read more [...]
Crown Princess Victoria’s Trip to Kenya
The heir to the Swedish throne is currently on a four day official visit to Kenya. Crown Princess Victoria arrived Monday, and immediately got down to business.
First, she opened the Climate Change - A Common Challenge seminar at Nairobi's Intercontinental Hotel. This is said to the biggest event for Sweden as EU President in Kenya this year. Victoria spoke out the importance of caring for the environment, and how the issue affects everyone, everywhere.
Later, the Crown Princess inaugurated Read more [...]
Grand Duchess Maria Teresa Tours Africa as UNICEF Ambassador
Sunday saw the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg begin her week long tour of two African countries as part of her role as UNICEF's "Eminent Advocate for Children."
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Maria Teresa was in Burundi from Sunday till Wednesday, and will spend Thursday and Friday in Kenya.
On Monday, the Grand Duchess went to projects for the reintegration of child soldiers and young girls who become mothers through rape.
She then later went on to a prison in Bujumbura, Burundi's capital, to meet with incarcerated Read more [...]
