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Kenya at the 8th Philippian Run in Berea (Veria)

The Hon. Consulate of Kenya, Mrs. V. Pandazopoulou, with the Dep. Minister of Finanance, Mr. A. Vessyropoulos (centre), and the Chairman of the Veria Runners Association, Mr. B. Tsiaras (left).

The Hon. Consulate of Kenya, Mrs. V. Pandazopoulou, with the Dep. Minister of Finanance, Mr. A. Vessyropoulos (centre), and the Chairman of the Veria Runners Association, Mr. B. Tsiaras (left).

On the occasion of the participation of the well-known Kenyan long-distance runner and marathoner Amos Koech Limakori in the 8th Philippian Run (7 & 8 December 2019), the Veria Runners Association invited the Hon. Consulate of Kenya, Mrs. Vicky Pandazopoulou, to attend the events.

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Kenya at the 8th Philippian Run in Berea (Veria)

The Hon. Consulate of Kenya, Mrs. V. Pandazopoulou, with the Dep. Minister of Finanance, Mr. A. Vessyropoulos (centre), and the Chairman of the Veria Runners Association, Mr. B. Tsiaras (left).

The Hon. Consulate of Kenya, Mrs. V. Pandazopoulou, with the Dep. Minister of Finanance, Mr. A. Vessyropoulos (centre), and the Chairman of the Veria Runners Association, Mr. B. Tsiaras (left).

On the occasion of the participation of the well-known Kenyan long-distance runner and marathoner Amos Koech Limakori in the 8th Philippian Run (7 & 8 December 2019), the Veria Runners Association invited the Hon. Consulate of Kenya, Mrs. Vicky Pandazopoulou, to attend the events.

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Award winning Kenyan Marathoner

The Hon. Consul, Mrs. V. Pantazopoulou, with the award winning Kenyan Marathoner, Ruth Chepngetich, and her daughter at the AIMS Gala Awards.

The Hon. Consul, Mrs. V. Pantazopoulou, with the award winning Kenyan Marathoner, Ruth Chepngetich, and her daughter at the AIMS Gala Awards.

AIMS nominates best woman Marathoner for 2019 Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich.

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Kenya At The 37th Athens Marathon – The Authentic

The first three winner of the 37th Athens Marathon – The Authentic: First John Komen Kipkorir (Kenya), second Felicien Muhitira (Rwanda) and third Konstantinos Gkelaouzos (Greece).

The first three winner of the 37th Athens Marathon – The Authentic: First John Komen Kipkorir (Kenya), second Felicien Muhitira (Rwanda) and third Konstantinos Gkelaouzos (Greece).

Kenyan John Komen Kipkorir is the winner of the 37th Athens Marathon – The Authentic, with second Felicien Muhitira (Rwanda) and third Konstantinos Gkelaouzos (Greece).

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Kenya in the 48th Book Festival of Athens

H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic, Mr. Prokopios Pavlopoulos (centre), being welcomed at the Consulate’s kiosk by the Chairman of the BoD of the Hellenic-Kenyan Chamber of Industry, Trade, Development, Tourism & Culture, Mr. Vassilis Katsikeas (right).

The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Kenya in the Hellenic Republic participated with its own exhibition kiosk in the 48th Book Festival that took place in Athens from August 30 till September 15, 2019; to participate in the event the Hon. Consulate had the technical support of the Hellenic-Kenyan Chamber of Industry, Trade, Development, Tourism & Culture.

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The origin of Kenya’s culture

Peoples of African, Arab, Turkish, Persian and European origin fought to gain and maintain their control over this strategic point of the planet that was located on the Indian ocean trade routes. 

Modern culture

Kenya's modern culture born out of a myriad of sources and influences, both modern and traditional, offers to the world a good and strong example of the possibility of different cultures to co-exist, interact and co-create a new and viable common culture. 

Museums in Kenya

Museums in Kenya act not only as tourist attraction but also as research and educational centers. The largest of them all is the National Museum of Kenya, situated in Nairobi.

Language

Kenya with a total of 69 languages spoken is a multilingual country. Kenya's various ethnic groups typically speak their mother languages  within their own communities. 

Colonial history and independence

The Republic of Kenya was formed in 1964. The first President of the Republic of Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta, played a crucial role to the independence of Kenya.

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