INFORMATION ON TRAVEL TO KENYA
The Ministry of Health has rolled out stringent measures that include a digital system for verification of COVID-19 test results christened “Trusted Travel”. Through this platform, airlines and Port Health Authorities are able to validate test results for travelers.
A person intending to travel to Kenya must visit an authorized laboratory in the country of departure for COVID-19 PCR test and acquire a Covid Negative certificate. The traveler is required to visit www.africacdc.org/trusted-travel for guidance on uploading the test results.
For more info on the same: https://www.health.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/trustedtravel_traveller_guide_web.pdf
Upon arrival at the airport, travelers in the country are required to provide a digital COVID-19 certificate for validation. Airlines are encouraged to confirm traveler’s compliance prior to boarding. Any traveler who will not have complied will not be cleared for entry into the country, and will be the responsibility of the concerned airline.
The Embassy further wishes to inform that in addition to the above, travelers are also required to submit their Travelers Health Surveillance form online through the “Jitenge” platform prior to disembarking. Travelers can download the “Jitenge” app on Google Play Store or access the forms online by typing “Jitenge MOH” on any browser; Or through the link https://bit.ly/covid19moh , and complete the online registration form. Upon registration into the platform, the traveler will be issued with the QR Code that should be presented at the health desk upon arrival into the country. They are also expected to self-monitor and report daily on the same platform for fourteen (14) days while in Kenya.
For more information go to :https://kenyaembassyisrael.com/visa-section/
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2021 #IWD2021
UN Women announced the theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March 2021 (IWD 2021) as, “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.”
The theme celebrates the efforts by women and girls around the world towards a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also aligned to the priority theme of the 65th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, “Women’s full and effective participation and decision-making in public life, as well as the elimination of violence, for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls”, and the flagship Generation Equality campaign, which calls for women’s right to decision-making in all areas of life, equal pay, equal sharing of unpaid care and domestic work, an end to all forms of violence against women and girls, and health-care services that respond to their needs.
Women stand at the front line of the COVID-19 crisis, as health care workers, caregivers, innovators, community organizers and as some of the most exemplary and effective national leaders in combating the pandemic. The crisis has highlighted both the centrality of their contributions and the disproportionate burdens that women carry.
In addition to persistent pre-existing social and systemic barriers to women’s participation and leadership, new barriers have emerged with the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the world women are facing increased domestic violence, unpaid care duties, unemployment and poverty. Despite women making up a majority of front-line workers, there is disproportionate and inadequate representation of women in national and global COVID-19 policy spaces. To uphold women’s rights and fully leverage the potential of women’s leadership in pandemic preparedness and response, the perspectives of women and girls in all of their diversity must be integrated in the formulation and implementation of policies and programmes in all spheres and at all stages of pandemic response and recovery.
Women leaders and women’s organizations have demonstrated their skills, knowledge and networks to effectively lead in COVID-19 responses and recovery efforts. Today there is more acceptance than ever before that women bring different experiences, perspectives and skills to the table, and make irreplaceable contributions to decisions, policies and laws that work better for all.
It is important to note that some women led countries have become an example to many for their successful efforts in stemming the tide of the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, Heads of Government in Denmark, Ethiopia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, New Zealand and Slovakia have been widely recognized for the early rapidity, decisiveness and effectiveness of their national response to COVID-19, as well as the compassionate communication of fact-based public health information.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kenya is leading all its Missions Abroad in the commemoration of International Women’s Day 2021 by recognizing women who have contributed to the economic, social, political spheres of Kenyan society. It is a chance to reflect on the past, look at our achievements and forecast our future.
Kenya is home to many women leaders. One of them is Nobel Peace Prize Laureate the late Wangari Maathai who was a leader who called for environmental conservation and was internationally recognized for her passion to preserve nature for future generations. Prof. Maathai also served in many capacities including in the Government as an Assistant Minister. Other trailblazers are Hon. Amb. Dr. Sally Kosgei who was the first Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs, the first female High Commissioner to London as well as the first female Head of Public Service during her career in the Civil Service.
We cannot deny that their work has opened doors for women today. Presently, there are six women who have won seats as Governors and Senators following the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
The Government of the Republic of Kenya has remained committed to promoting the role of women in leadership. H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya has during his tenure appointed three female Cabinet Secretaries (CS) for Foreign Affairs, Amb. (Dr.) Amina Mohamed, EGH, CAV who is now the CS for Sports, Culture and Heritage, Amb. Dr. Monica Juma, MBS now CS, Defence and the incumbent Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Amb. Raychelle Omamo, SC, EGH. This is a move that has never occurred in the history of the Republic.
‘‘Every one of us can make a contribution. Something. Just imagine the power of what we can do.’’ Wangari Maathai
As we celebrate this year, we at the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in the State of Israel #ChooseToChallenge.
