Current affairs
Drought in Horn of Africa is a race against time – “Help us now”, humanitarian aid leaders are appealing
The Horn of Africa is battling with a historic drought that threatens the lives of millions of people. More funding is urgently needed for both emergency relief and long-term solutions. Finland, too, has increased its support to the region.
Finland becomes a NATO invitee
The NATO member countries signed the Accession Protocols concerning Finland’s and Sweden’s NATO membership at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on 5 February, making Finland and Sweden invitees of the Alliance. The Accession Protocols must next be ratified in each member country for Finland and Sweden to become members.
FINNISH FUND FOR LOCAL COOPERATION GUIDELINES (FLC) 2022 - 2024
The Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) is a development cooperation instrument managed by the Embassy of Finland in Nairobi. The objective of the fund is to support Finland’s development objectives as per the bilateral development cooperation Country Programme, but also the broader Country Strategy for Kenya.
Entry restrictions due to COVID-19 to be lifted on 1 July
Restrictions on entry at Finland’s external borders imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be lifted on 1 July 2022. Third-country travellers arriving in Finland will no longer be required to hold vaccination or COVID-19 test certificates, and COVID-19 tests will not be carried out at border crossing points.
Doing business in Kenya - Kenya market profile 2022
Kenya is the trade hub of East Africa and the most advanced economy in the region with robust economic growth. Kenya is praised for its dynamic business environment, high diversity of trade, and for its developed infrastructure. The annual economic growth rate is projected to be close to 6% with strong growth prospects supported by an emerging urban middle class and an increasing appetite for high-value goods and services.
Finland is preparing to apply for NATO membership
Finland is preparing to apply for membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). On 15 May, the Government submitted a report to Parliament on Finland’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and proposed that the President of the Republic decide that Finland will apply for membership in NATO after Parliament has been heard.