The Kenya Embassy to the Nordics and the Baltics, with residence in Stockholm, jointly with Kenya Diaspora Associations in Norway under Wazalendo, hosted Mashujaa Day celebrations in Bergen 🇳🇴. The event brought together Kenyans from the Nordics and Baltics to honour our heroes and celebrate Kenya’s enduring spirit.
The celebrations showcased Kenya’s cultural richness — Wazalendo’s music, youth fashion with Kenyan designs, and authentic cuisine reminded us of home. A true display of cultural diplomacy in action Presidential Greetings & Policy Shift The Ambassador, H.E. (Mrs) Angeline Musili, MBS, Conveyed greetings from H.E. President William Ruto, C.G.H., and highlighted his policy shift placing the Diaspora at the heart of Kenya’s transformation. Mashujaa Day in Bergen 🇳🇴🇰🇪, the city where Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga once lived in exile, was a proud moment of unity. The Ambassador emphasized that the Kenyan Diaspora are our true Mashujaa — heroes whose skills, remittances, and global networks continue to uplift Kenya’s image and development. We salute you. 🇰🇪 Encouraged Kenyans in the Nordics and Baltics to promote tourism, trade and investment between Kenya and the countries they live in, including opening Kenyan restaurants to promote our cuisine. Diaspora enterprise is key to prosperity. Representatives of the Mathare Youth team who had been facilitated to participate entertained guests with song and dance, while Uasin Gishu leaders engaged Norwegian counterparts — showcasing youth talent and county partnerships
