
Ed Barnett
@edwardabarnett
British Deputy High Commissioner & Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN Habitat, Nairobi. Previously in πΈπ΄π±π§πΊπ¬
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18-05-2015 00:53:36
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Planting indigenous trees to celebrate #EarthDay2025 in Karura Forest with UK in Kenya π¬π§π°πͺ colleagues. We learned from the inspirational Karura team about their work to restore Karura to its former glory with trees that protect biodiversity, capture carbon and breathe for Nairobi.


A pre-TCS London Marathon run at the Arboretum with friends from Athletics Kenya and werunnairobi. An honour for me to run alongside the Paralympic marathon world record holder for blind runners, Henry Wanyoike. Now itβs time to watch the main event in London. πππΎππ½ββοΈ π°πͺπ¬π§


Deputy High Commissioner Ed Barnett hosted a watch party for the TCS London Marathon to celebrate Kenyan & British runners pounding the pavements in London.

Congratulations to the brilliant Kenyan π°πͺ and British π¬π§ athletes competing in todayβs TCS London Marathon A fantastic victory for Sebastian Sawe π₯and silver for Joycline Jepkosgei π₯ We were supporting you all the way from UK in Kenya π¬π§π°πͺ


Going far, together. Β π¬π§ High Commissioner Neil Wigan travelled to Garissa with πΊπΈ πͺπΊ πΊπ³ to see the impact of joint efforts to improve security, stability & boost economic growth in the region. Β Collaboration with local & national government is delivering real progress.


In Lamu today laying the foundation stone of a new cotton processing plant. The first of its kind in Lamu County. Funding from UK in Kenya π¬π§π°πͺ has de-risked investment from ThikaClothMillsLtd & Ministry of Investments, Trade & Industry, Kenya to support 5,000 jobs & transform opportunity for cotton farmers in NE Kenya.


I was given a tour of The Flipflopi project by Ali, whose family have been boat builders on Lamu for hundreds of years. With funding from UK in Kenya π¬π§π°πͺ, the team has pushed the frontiers of research & innovation in plastic recycling. Dhows, dinghies, furniture and more.




π¬π§Deputy High Commissioner Ed Barnett hosted county leaders & partners to reflect on 13 years of the Kenya Devolution Programme. With over KES 6B invested, the π¬π§ is proud to support stronger local governance, regional blocs & citizen-driven growth. #GoFarGoTogether



Congratulations ! And youβre in my neighbourhood. Question is : How does RugyeyoFarmLtd πΊπ¬ stack up against Spring Valley Coffee π°πͺ? Could it be that East Africa takes over the hipster coffee joints of Hackney? βοΈ

Two new British International Investment investments have been announced for Kenya! π°πͺπ¬π§ β‘$5 million for more ARC Ride electric charging & bikes, preventing 100,000 metric tonnes of CO2 per year π$450m de-risked for international trade for businesses, with Standard Chartered #GoFarGoTogether


Honour to welcome Athletics Kenya President, Jackson Tuwei, to UK in Kenya π¬π§π°πͺ this morning. As we prepare for this yearβs #TechRun in Eldoret, we discussed the economic & wellbeing potential of running as a mass participation sport. See you at the Kip Keino classicβ¦. ππΏπ°πͺπ¬π§ππΏββοΈ


As the East Africa Trade Forum closes in London, Iβm reminded of my visit to Lamu. β¦UK investment in a new facility will triple cotton production, reduce transport costs & support over 5,000 jobs. Supporting deals in London & Lamu #EATIF2025 β¦Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest)β©β¦



A fantastically organised event by Athletics Kenya Speed, strength & great competition all on show at the #KipKeinoClassic25 Lots of athletes qualifying for the World Champs later this year in Tokyo. β¦& lots of legends looking on, including Kip Keino himself! π°πͺπ¬π§
