Current affairs
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29.5.2026
The Embassy of Finland in Nairobi will be closed on 1 June in observance of Madaraka Day
The Embassy of Finland in Nairobi will be closed on 1 June in observance of Madaraka Day In case of emergency, please contact the Finnish Foreign Ministry´s emergency number +358 91605555 or [email protected]
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3.5.2026
World Press Freedom Day highlights importance of freedom of expression for democracy and security
World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on 3 May. The day reminds us of the importance of free and independent media as the foundation for democracy, the rule of law and an open society. Finland promotes media freedom, which is fundamental to freedom of speech and expression, as part of its foreign and security policy.
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30.4.2026
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28.4.2026
Crisis Management NOW – Serving peace 70 years and beyond
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and its partners will organise the Crisis Management NOW event focusing on crisis management and peacebuilding on Tuesday 5 May.
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31.3.2026
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17.3.2026
The Embassy of Finland in Nairobi will be closed on Friday 20 March due to Eid al-Fitr
The Embassy of Finland in Nairobi will be closed on Friday 20 March due to Eid al-Fitr. In case of emergency, please contact the Finnish Foreign Ministry´s emergency number +358 91605555 or [email protected]
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10.3.2026
Finnish Foreign Ministry supports scaling of African‑European innovations
The 2026 call for applications for the Joint Innovation Facility (JIF) funding is now open. JIF is designed to strengthen digital, climate-positive innovation activity. The funding will support the expansion of market-ready, digitally enabled innovations through cross-border partnerships.
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25.2.2026
President Alexander Stubb and security policy drew global attention to Finland in 2025
Security policy topics, which have dominated international coverage on Finland since 2022, continued as the key theme in 2025. The number of news headlines about Finland was lower than the previous year, but President of the Republic Alexander Stubb assumed a significantly more visible role on the international stage. Country brand surveys indicate that Finland’s brand has become more positive, and awareness of Finland has increased since 2024. However, Finland’s positive image development has not fully kept pace with other countries.
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20.2.2026
The customer service hours of the Embassy of Finland in Nairobi will change as of 23 February 2026
The customer service of the Embassy of Finland in Nairobi will be open on Mondays and Wednesdays starting 23 February 2026.
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11.2.2026
Foreign Ministry’s consular services assist over 245,000 Finns around the world in 2025
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Finnish missions abroad provided consular services to approximately 245,000 customers in 2025. In addition, the Ministry’s 24/7 service was contacted around 6,700 times over the course of the year.