King Charles III, Queen Camilla host over 400 Kenyans at Buckingham Palace ahead of their State visit
Kenyans in the diaspora were on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, treated to a rare reception at Buckingham Palace in the United Kingdom (UK) following an invitation by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
At least 400 Kenyans attended the event to mark the 60th Anniversary of Kenya's independence from Britain.
The ceremony came ahead of the King and Queen's State Visit to Kenya slated for next week.
Roseline Njogu, Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs, represented the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi at the event.
Also present, at the glittering high-profile event honouring Kenya's diaspora and their contribution to the UK, was Kenya's High Commissioner to the UK Manoah Esipisu,
"Some 400 Kenyans and Friends of Kenya attended the event. They were drawn from charities active in Kenya, Pharmaceuticals, the Arts and entertainment, education and research, fintech, health and care, hospitality and tourism, investors focused on East Africa and particularly Kenya, and diplomats," the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs said in a statement.
Source: K24TV