Kenya and the European Union kick-start the implementation of the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement to create jobs and growth! Today, CS Trade Salim Mvurya, PS Trade, PS Industry and a high level EU delegation, roll out our EPA familiarisation roadshow.

We extend our deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones in the devastating dormitory fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County. Our thoughts are with the families and Kenyan people during this challenging time. Poleni sana.

Great Opportunity - Call for proposals! Skills and Vocational Education & Training in Africa! Applications: From 6th September to 3rd November 2024! More info: capacity4dev.europa.eu/system/files/d…… #TeamEurope #TVET #Skills

Hello Finland! This week, we are in Finland with a group of Kenyan TVET experts to learn about the Finnish TVET system. After two days in Helsinki, today it’s time for Jyväskylä!

Finland will continue its unwavering support to Ukraine as long as needed. #StandWithUkraine 🇫🇮🇺🇦

We thank the outgoing President of the General Assembly Dennis Francis and congratulate the new UN GA President HE Philémon Yang. Finland will continue supporting work towards a stronger #UN General Assembly. 🇺🇳🇫🇮

The Kenyan TVET delegation of industry players & State Dept:Tech, Vocational Education & Training officials visiting JAMK University of Applied Sciences today to learn from Finland's exemplary TVET model. Exciting opportunities ahead for skills development! 🇰🇪🤝🇫🇮 #TVETTransformation #SkillsForTheFuture

Today the Committee of Permanent Representatives discussed UN Environment Programme's activities of the past quarter, during which UNEP & CCEEL organized a course on Environmental Law and Diplomacy ⚖️ As Amb Pirkka Tapiola stated, next year's course is currently under preparations. Stay tuned!

Until next time, Jyväskylä! Big thanks to Jamk, Gradia and the city of Jyväskylä for a memorable visit and many insights into TVET and work-based learning. Our learning continues today under grey skies in Helsinki.

"Kouluruokailuratkaisut täydentävät koulutusviennin tavoitteita ja voivat palvella myös kehitysyhteistyön ja viennin välisten yhteyksien vahvistamisessa." Katso koko ministeri Ville Tavio'n puhe kouluruokailun vienninedistämistapahtumassa ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=HWsq3O…

Great to meet with the new Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Ms. Anacláudia Rossbach. We chatted about housing and how the roofs over people have to be sustainable, as well as our shared passion for the cultural history captivahed in cities. 🏘️ UN-Habitat is truly in good hands!

Ending the week on a high note! Great meeting with Hellen Shikandah about her recent media trip to #Finland 🇫🇮. As highlights of the visit, she mentioned a fact-checking workshop by FactBar EDU, learning about the circular economy at carlyle way, and of course, the #sauna experience! 🧖‍♀️

Did you know that Finland’s parliament was the first in the world to grant full political rights to women in 1906? This meant that women in Finland could both vote and run for office, marking a milestone in the history of democracy. #InternationalDayOfDemocracy

Come mid-September in Finland, and you’ll start to see them: students proudly sporting overalls with colours representing different fields of study. The freshmen are easy to spot as their outfits are still very neat and plain. 📷 Teemu Leino/LUT University & LAB AMK

Kaksikäyttötuotteiden vientiä koskeva uusi laki astui voimaan 15. syyskuuta 2024. Uudistus sisältää mm. kansallisen valvontaluettelon tuotteista, joille tarvitaan vientilupa Euroopan unionin ulkopuolelle. Tiedote ⬇️ um.fi/ajankohtaista/…

Finland has developed one of the fastest-growing startup scenes in the world. Minister Ville Tavio opened the Swedish-Finnish seminar on promoting innovative startup and scaleup companies together with his colleague Benjamin Dousa. 🇫🇮 🤝 🇸🇪