Ambassador Mr. Tom Amolo, Political & Diplomatic Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Trade of Kenya arrived in Athens (April 10-13, 2017) to have talks with his counterparts in the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Hon. Consul of Kenya, Mrs. Vicky Pantazopoulou, presented, during a specially organized forum, entrepreneurial opportunities in Kenya’s market regarding mainly sectors such as constructions, energy, health, tourism, education and agricultural products.

The Hon. Consul of the Republic of Kenya in the Hellenic Republic, Mrs. Vicky Pantazopoulou, with Miss Jemima Sumgong, the Kenyan Marathoner, that together with the also Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge, was named by AIMS Best Marathon Runner for 2016. Both Kenyans won the gold medal of the Marathon Run in Rio 2016.

The possibilities for religious tourism to be developed between Kenya and Greece become more and more obvious. Most Kenyans visit Greece to follow the steps of Saint Paul, their presence in the country being like a pilgrimage. Their itinerary often includes a visit to Cyprus and a cruise to Aegean islands like Patmos and Crete.

During her stay in Nairobi, the Hon. Consul of Kenya in Greece, Mrs. Vicky Pantazopoulou, had a long and fruitful discussion with Mrs. Dorcas B. Otieno, , OGW, a University of Nairobi Professor. Prof. Otieno is also founder and Chairperson of «Kenya Organization for Environmental Education», a NGO member of the international organization «Foundation for Environmental Education» (FEE), as well as member of various national and international committees.

The Hon. Consul of Kenya in Greece, Mrs. Vicky Pantazopoulou, accompanied with representatives of Greek companies that participated at the Greek mission to Kenya, namely Mr. John Giannoutsikos (Viochalco S.A), Dr.  Hristos Solomonidis (Rogan Associates S.A.) and Mr. John Giannikouris  (Thermocool Environmental Technologies Ltd.) had a meeting in Nairobi with senior officers of Kenya Ports Authority, namely Mr. Edward M. Kamau, Gen. Manager Corporate Services, Mr. Symon K. Wahome, Manager Inland Container Depots, and Mr. Josphat K. Thiongo, Principal Operation Officer (ICDN).

During her stay in Kenya, the Hon. Consul of Kenya in Greece, Mrs. Vicky Pantazopoulou, visited Eldoret, the capital city of the Uasin Gishu County, which is considered to be the homeland of the Kenyan marathon runners.

The KNCCI Organizing Committee, undertaking all missions abroad of the Chamber, started operating to organize a successful investment and trade mission to Greece that will be headed by the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Ambassador Amina Mohamed, and realized till the end of 2016.

Considering the fact that several Greek companies have already established their Kenya branch and also estimating the great opportunities Kenya’s market can offer to Greek entrepreneurs, the Hon. Consul of Kenya in Greece, Mrs. Vicky Pantazopoulou, had a meeting with the Cabinet Secretary for Industry, Trade and Cooperatives, Hon. Adan Mohamed, EGH.

The Chairman of the Greece-Kenya Friendship Group of the Greek Parliament, Mr. Νikos Papadopoulos, participated at the Greek delegation that visited officially Kenya headed by the Dep. Foreign Minister, Mr. Dimitris Mardas.