Kenya and other African countries are set to benefit from stronger economic and strategic ties with Japan following a high-level visit by Japan’s Foreign Affairs Minister Motegi Toshimitsu, who outlined his country’s major diplomatic vision for the continent. Speaking during a policy address in Nairobi on Sunday, May 3, 2026, hosted by the Embassy of
The Embassy of Japan in Kenya has formally launched the call for applications for the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for the year 2027, encouraging Kenyan candidates to apply within various study disciplines from undergraduate to postgraduate programs. In a formal statement, the embassy confirmed the application window and emphasized strict adherence to submission timelines. “We
Japanese police have suspended the car driving licences of close to 900 people after they were found cycling while intoxicated, according to the Mainichi newspaper. Authorities said the individuals were punished because they were “likely to pose a significant danger when driving a car.” The sharp rise in suspensions is linked to tougher traffic laws