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Ed Barnett

@edwardabarnett

British Deputy High Commissioner & Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN Habitat, Nairobi. Previously in πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡΄πŸ‡±πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬

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Great discussion with ⁦Athletics Kenya⁩ & ⁦EldoHub⁩, including brilliant WilliamTanui - β€˜92 Olympic gold medalist. πŸ₯‡πŸ† We’re keen to build on the success of last year’s #techrun in #Eldoret, bringing together athletic talent, innovation & investment.

Great discussion with ⁦<a href="/athletics_kenya/">Athletics Kenya</a>⁩ &amp; ⁦<a href="/eldohub/">EldoHub</a>⁩, including brilliant WilliamTanui - β€˜92 Olympic gold medalist. πŸ₯‡πŸ†

We’re keen to build on the success of last year’s #techrun in #Eldoret, bringing together athletic talent, innovation &amp; investment.
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Planting indigenous trees to celebrate #EarthDay2025 in Karura Forest with UK in Kenya πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ 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.

Planting indigenous trees to celebrate #EarthDay2025 in Karura Forest with <a href="/UKinKenya/">UK in Kenya πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ</a> 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.
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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 it’s time to watch the main event in London. πŸƒπŸƒπŸΎπŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

A pre-<a href="/LondonMarathon/">TCS London Marathon</a> run at the Arboretum with friends from <a href="/athletics_kenya/">Athletics Kenya</a> and <a href="/werunnairobi/">werunnairobi</a>. 

An honour for me to run alongside the Paralympic marathon world record holder for blind runners, Henry Wanyoike.

Now it’s time to watch the main event in London. πŸƒπŸƒπŸΎπŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§
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Congratulations to the brilliant Kenyan πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ and British πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ athletes competing in today’s TCS London Marathon A fantastic victory for Sebastian Sawe πŸ₯‡and silver for Joycline Jepkosgei πŸ₯ˆ We were supporting you all the way from UK in Kenya πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ

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The Deputy High Commissioner at the British High Commission Dr Edward Barnett celebrates the Kenyan performance at the London Marathon in the UK. The Deputy Commissioner held a watch-party and invited Kenyan athletes and senior Athletics Kenya officials

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Going far, together. Β  πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ High Commissioner Neil Wigan travelled to Garissa with πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡³ 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.

Going far, together.
Β 
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ High Commissioner <a href="/FCDONeilWigan/">Neil Wigan</a> travelled to Garissa with πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡³ to see the impact of joint efforts to improve security, stability &amp; boost economic growth in the region. Β 

Collaboration with local &amp; national government is delivering real progress.
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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 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ 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.

In Lamu today laying the foundation stone of a new cotton processing plant. The first of its kind in Lamu County. 

Funding from <a href="/UKinKenya/">UK in Kenya πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ</a> has de-risked investment from <a href="/ThikaClothMills/">ThikaClothMillsLtd</a> &amp; <a href="/MITIKenya/">Ministry of Investments, Trade & Industry, Kenya</a> to support 5,000 jobs &amp; transform opportunity for cotton farmers in NE Kenya.
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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 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ, the team has pushed the frontiers of research & innovation in plastic recycling. Dhows, dinghies, furniture and more.

I was given a tour of <a href="/theflipflopi/">The Flipflopi</a> project by Ali, whose family have been boat builders on Lamu for hundreds of years. 

With funding from <a href="/UKinKenya/">UK in Kenya πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ</a>, the team has pushed the frontiers of research &amp; innovation in plastic recycling.

Dhows, dinghies, furniture and more.
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How will a new cotton processing plant help cotton farmers? Currently, they face the following challenges: πŸ”΄ Foreign cotton πŸ”΄ High transport costs πŸ”΄ Jobs for women in the community Find out how this new SUEDKenya facility will put money in their pockets. #GoFarGoTogether

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Good discussions on devolution and the importance of timely legislative preparations ahead of elections in 2027. Thank you for the warm welcome and your leadership of The Senate at this crucial time.

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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§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 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ is proud to support stronger local governance, regional blocs & citizen-driven growth. #GoFarGoTogether

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§Deputy High Commissioner <a href="/edwardabarnett/">Ed Barnett</a> hosted county leaders &amp; partners to reflect on 13 years of the Kenya Devolution Programme. 

With over KES 6B invested, the πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ is proud to support stronger local governance, regional blocs &amp; citizen-driven growth.

#GoFarGoTogether
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Some people think that Kenya is only good at distance running…..πŸƒπŸΏπŸƒπŸΏβ€β™€οΈ It’s not true! Look at this great result from the mixed 4x400m team at the World Relay Championships πŸ₯‰ Hongera!

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Congratulations ! And you’re in my neighbourhood. Question is : How does RugyeyoFarmLtd πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ stack up against Spring Valley Coffee πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ? Could it be that East Africa takes over the hipster coffee joints of Hackney? β˜•οΈ

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

Two new <a href="/BritishIntInv/">British International Investment</a> investments have been announced for Kenya! πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

⚑$5 million for more <a href="/ARC_ride_global/">ARC Ride</a> electric charging &amp; bikes, preventing 100,000 metric tonnes of CO2 per year

πŸ”’$450m de-risked for international trade for businesses, with <a href="/StanChart/">Standard Chartered</a>

#GoFarGoTogether
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Honour to welcome Athletics Kenya President, Jackson Tuwei, to UK in Kenya πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ this morning. As we prepare for this year’s #TechRun in Eldoret, we discussed the economic & wellbeing potential of running as a mass participation sport. See you at the Kip Keino classic…. πŸƒπŸΏπŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸƒπŸΏβ€β™€οΈ

Honour to welcome <a href="/athletics_kenya/">Athletics Kenya</a> President, Jackson Tuwei, to <a href="/UKinKenya/">UK in Kenya πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ</a> this morning. 

As we prepare for this year’s #TechRun in Eldoret, we discussed the economic &amp; wellbeing potential of running as a mass participation sport. 

See you at the Kip Keino classic…. πŸƒπŸΏπŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸƒπŸΏβ€β™€οΈ
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As the East Africa Trade Forum closes in London, I’m reminded of my visit to Lamu. ⁦UK investment in a new facility will triple cotton production, reduce transport costs & support over 5,000 jobs. Supporting deals in London & Lamu #EATIF2025 ⁦Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest)⁩⁦

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Did you know you can now buy Welsh whisky in Kenya? πŸ₯ƒπŸ΄σ §σ ’󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 What better way to celebrate Africa Day than a nyama choma feast, washed down with a fine Welsh whisky! #GoFarGoTogether

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β€œOur fathers fought bravely. But do you know the biggest weapon unleashed by the enemy against them? It was not the Maxim gun. It was division among them. Why? Because a people united in faith are stronger than the bomb.” Rest In Peace

β€œOur fathers fought bravely. But do you know the biggest weapon unleashed by the enemy against them? It was not the Maxim gun. It was division among them. Why? Because a people united in faith are stronger than the bomb.”

Rest In Peace
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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. …& lots of legends looking on, including Kip Keino himself! πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

A fantastically organised event by <a href="/athletics_kenya/">Athletics Kenya</a> 

Speed, strength &amp; great competition all on show at the #KipKeinoClassic25 

Lots of athletes qualifying for the World Champs later this year in Tokyo. 

…&amp; lots of legends looking on, including Kip Keino himself! πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§