Kenya

Al Shabaab; Nairobi attack, Africa, most breeding ground for terrorism

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – On Wednesday 16th January 2019, a group of militants attacked a shopping complex in Nairobi and left more than a dozen of citizens dead.

Iran condemns terrorist attack on a hotel in Kenya

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry Bahram Ghasemi condemned a terrorist attack on a hotel and office complex in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.

Iran signs $7mn deals on herbal medicines with Uganda, Kenya

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – CEO of an Iranian knowledge-based company active in production of herbal medicines said the company has signed two agreements amounting to $7 million with Uganda and Kenya.

Tech. VP heads delegation to Kenya, Uganda

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari is heading a high-ranking delegation comprised of officials and heads of 45 knowledge-based companies to Kenya and Uganda in Central East Africa.

Iran amb. to Nairobi:

Iran, Kenya bilateral trade can increase to $500mn

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) –The volume of trade between Tehran and Nairobi has reached $ 167 million, Iran ambassador to Kenya told MNA, adding that the bilateral trade could reach $ 500 million.

Somalia releases 17 detained Iranian sailors

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – 17 Iranian sailors who were detained in Somalia in October 2017 on charges of trespassing into Somalia's waters, were released and returned home on Thursday.

Iran ready to export cooperatives’ products to Kenya

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Chairman of Iran Chamber of Cooperatives Bahman Abdollahi pointed to make use of capacities of cooperatives sector between Iran and Kenya and export of products manufactured by the cooperative societies of the two countries and said, “Islamic Republic of Iran has voiced its readiness to strengthen cooperation and interaction in the field of cooperatives.”

Pres. Rouhani felicitates Kenyan counterpart on re-election

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – In a message cabled on Monday, President Hassan Rouhani felicitated Uhuru Kenyatta on his reelection as the president of Kenya.

‘Starless Dreams’ to go on screen in two intl. festivals

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Mehrdad Oskouei’s award-winning and much admired ‘Starless Dreams’ has sought its odds of success in two more international film festivals.

Zarif talks with counterparts on bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif talked with foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Kenya and the Republic of Kazakhstan on Friday.

Zarif:

Iran to provide Qatar with needed humanitarian aid

OSLO, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iranian FM Zarif in a meeting with former UN chief Kofi Annan said Iran will provide Qatar with its required humanitarian aid following the country’s blockade by Saudi Arabia.

Iran’s trade delegation en route to Kenya

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – An official at Iran’s TPO said a marketing business delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran will depart for Kenya.

Six Iranian sailors rescued after 3 months struggle on water

TEHRAN, May. 26 (MNA) – A group of 6 sailors whose boat had sunk 3 months ago were saved by Kenyan Police after they struggled for their lives for three months.

Over 1mn children flee South Sudan: UN

JUBA, May 08 (MNA) – Two UN agencies said Monday that over 1 million children have fled South Sudan due to escalating armed conflict.

Female athletes reach Roll Ball World Cup finals

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Women’s roll ball team of Iran defeated Kenya to secure a place in finals of the 4th Roll Ball World Cup underway in Bangladesh.

UNHCR repatriates 4753 Somali refugees in 2 weeks

NAIROBI, Feb. 14 (MNA) – The UN refugee agency said on Tuesday that it has repatriated some 4,753 Somali refugees in Kenya by road between Jan. 16-31 before a court suspended the closure of the world's largest refugee camp in northeast Kenya.

UN agency :

26k Somali refugees affected by US travel ban

NAIROBI,Feb. 01 (MNA) – About 26,000 Somali refugees, who fled to Kenya from fighting in their country and had planned to resettle in the United States, are now stranded because of travel ban by Washington, the UN refugee agency said on Wednesday.

Iran to facilitate knowledge-based products exports to Africa

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Deputy head of Office of International Business Development said the exports of Iranian knowledge-based products to African countries will be further facilitated.

FM spox. welcomes release of Iranian lawyers in Kenya

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesperson has hailed Kenyan government and judiciary for their good will in release of two Iranian lawyers detained on charges of terrorism.

Iranian amb. to Kenya:

Iranians detained in Kenya over ‘third party’ meddling

NAIROBI, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iranian ambassador to Nairobi said the two Iranian lawyers were detained in Kenya over the intervention of a ‘third party’ bearing ill will toward Iran-Kenya’s good relations.

Iran urges immediate release of 2 Iranian detainees in Kenya

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s FM spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said Kenyan ambassador was invited Thu. to the Foreign Ministry where he promised to make quick investigation into the Iranian detainees’ case in Kenya.

Pres. Rouhani:

Iran welcomes bolstering ties with Kenya

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani said Sun. developing relations with African countries, including Kenya, is a key foreign policy principle for Iran and Tehran welcomes boosting economic ties with Nairobi.

Larijani:

Iran, Kenya determined to fight terrorism

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Parliament speaker has announced that Iran and Kenya both hold serious determination to confront terrorism.

Kenyan speaker in Tehran for parliamentary ties

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Heading a high-ranking delegation, Justin Muturi arrived in Tehran on Friday at the official invitation of Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani.

Economy min. outlines Resistance Economy model in UNCTAD

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s economy minister described details of Resistance Economy at the 14th session of UNCTAD held in Kenya.

Iran to deliver technical, engineering services to Africa

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iranian trade minister has announced the country’s readiness to provide African infrastructure projects with technical and engineering services.

Iran’s security guarantee for investment: Eco. Min.

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Economy Minister, Tayebnia, who is in Nairobi of Kenya, addressed the opening of the 14th session of the UNCTAD on Tuesday.

Economy min. departs for Kenya

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Iranian economy minister has left Tehran for Nairobi Monday morning to attend the 14th session of the UNCTAD underway in the East African country.

Kenya buys Iranian gas condensate

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – An IOOC official said two gas condensate and liquid gas shipments have been deployed to Kenya.