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Australian High Commission, Kenya
The Australian Government has opened a new embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Until a website for the new embassy has been constructed, job vacancies with AusAID Addis Ababa will be placed on the website of the Australian High Commission, Nairobi.
AusAID (Australian Agency for International Development) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Office Manager to join its Nairobi workforce. The Office Manager will perform their role as part of a small corporate team that is focused on supporting, assisting and facilitating AusAID staff focused on delivering assistance programs in East Africa and the Horn of Africa. For more information on this position and on how to apply, kindly click here.
On 9 December 2011, the Australian High Commission in Nairobi recognised International Anti-Corruption Day. As the Australian Government is supportive of ethical business practices and the prosecution of those who engage in illegal practices, it is examining Australia's anti-bribery legislation together with public consultation. Click on the link for more information.
Latest Events
Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd visited Dolo Refugee camp in Somalia on Sunday 24 July 2011 and witnessed first hand the extent of the hunger crisis that has hit Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya.
Australian Foreign Minister, Kevin Rudd, with the World Food Programme Executive Director, Josette Sheeran, are shown a malnourished child in Dolo Refugee Camp
On-line Registration for Australians overseas
We encourage use of this online registration service by Australians planning to reside overseas for extended periods, and those travelling to locations where there are security risks.
Information for Australian Travellers
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Consular Duty Officer (24 hour): +61 2 6261 3305
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Toll Free (local call cost - within Australia only) 1300 555 135
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Australian travellers and residents in Kenya are encouraged to register with the Australian High Commission in Kenya and seek updated information on current security issues.
Entry into the Australian High Commission for visa, immigration and citizenship matters is by appointment only. To make an appointment, you must call or email the Immigration Section.
Announcement of Successful ASOP and HRGS Grantees
The Australian High Commission is pleased to announce the successful grantees for the Australian Sports Outreach Program (ASOP) and the Human Rights Grants Scheme (HRGS) for the period 2011-2012.
The organisations awarded ASOP grants are: Hope for Youth Uganda, Confident Children out of Conflict, and Uganda Sport for Health, Recreation and Development.
The HRGS successful grantees are:-
Action des Chretiens pour l'Abolition de la Torture (ACAT) - Burundi
Forum for Community Change and Development (FOFCOD) - South Sudan
Tanzania Women Lawyers Association (TAWLA) - Tanzania
East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project (EHAHRDP) - Uganda
Australian High Commissioner Speeches
Deputy High Commissioner Paul Dziatkowiec Speech at the Burundi Food Security Forum in Bujumbura - 14 December 2011
High Commissioner H.E. Geoff Tooth Speech at the World Bank Kenya Economic Update Launch - 8 December 2011
High Commissioner H.E. Geoff Tooth Speech at the CABI Food Security Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya - 2 December 2011
Deputy High Commissioner Paul Dziatkowiec Speech at the Conference on Protecting Journalists in Somalia for the International Day to End Impunity - 23 November 2011
Acting High Commissioner Paul Dziatkowiec Speech at the Alumni Workshop for Kenyan Professionals who have studied in Australia - 21 October 2011
Acting High Commissioner Paul Dziatkowiec Speech at the International Conference on Research, Healthcare and Preventive Measures for Female Genital Mutilation - 17 October 2011
Latest Media Releases
H.E. Geoff Tooth Media Release on Australia's commitment to global education
Work towards a world where women live without fear of violence
Australia's trade with Africa rebounds
Transparency in the Australian aid program
A week to go in the Horn of Africa's Dollar for Dollar appeal
Aerial bombardments of South Sudan must stop
Australia driving cooperation between Indian Ocean countries
Joint Statement from the Forum on Indian Ocean Piracy in the margins of CHOGM
Countering Piracy in the Indian Ocean Region
Australia Encourages Transparency in Oil, Gas and Mining
