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The High Commission of India, Nairobi organized a business symposium “Enhancing India-Kenya bilateral Trade & Investment” on Tuesday, 22ndMarch, 2016 in Nairobi. In pic: High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai delivers the welcome address during the event.

The High Commission of India, Nairobi organized a business symposium “Enhancing India-Kenya bilateral Trade & Investment” on Tuesday, 22ndMarch, 2016 in Nairobi. In pic: High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai delivers the welcome address during the event.

 The South Indian Cultural Society (SICS) Nairobi donated an amount of INR 3 Lakhs (Ksh 450,000) to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund for rehabilitation of the Chennai flood victims. Chairman of SICS Mr. Pere Ramakrishna and Committee Member, Mr. P. Raghupati handed over the cheque to High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai on March 15, 2016.

The South Indian Cultural Society (SICS) Nairobi donated an amount of INR 3 Lakhs (Ksh 450,000) to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund for rehabilitation of the Chennai flood victims. Chairman of SICS Mr. Pere Ramakrishna and Committee Member, Mr. P. Raghupati handed over the cheque to High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai on March 15, 2016.

South South Cooperation: Indian NGO- Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), conducted a Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Workshop in cooperation with the Kenya Water Institute and National Environment Management Authority of Kenya, at the Kenya School of Government at Nairobi. Nationals from 12 African countries including Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda participated in the workshop. High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai addressed the participants during the interactive session on March 14, 2016.

South South Cooperation: Indian NGO- Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), conducted a Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Workshop in cooperation with the Kenya Water Institute and National Environment Management Authority of Kenya, at the Kenya School of Government at Nairobi. Nationals from 12 African countries including Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda participated in the workshop. High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai addressed the participants during the interactive session on March 14, 2016.

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai addresses the gathering at EEPC India Buyer Seller Meet at Hotel Intercontinental on March 14th, 2016.

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai addresses the gathering at EEPC India Buyer Seller Meet at Hotel Intercontinental on March 14th, 2016.

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai interacted with Indian Community Representatives led by Mr. Deepen Bhatt in Eldoret on March 12, 2016

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai interacted with Indian Community Representatives led by Mr. Deepen Bhatt in Eldoret on March 12, 2016

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai in discussions with Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) on Development Partnership. High Commissioner was accompanied by her spouse Amb. (Retd.) R. Swaminathan.

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai in discussions with Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) on Development Partnership. High Commissioner was accompanied by her spouse Amb. (Retd.) R. Swaminathan.

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai in discussions with Deputy Governor of Uasin Gishu County; Professor Kinyamario, Chairman of the Council of Moi University; Professor David Tuigong, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Moi University and Professor Thomas Kipkurgat, MD, Rivatex East Africa Limited on Development Cooperation. High Commissioner was accompanied by her spouse Amb. (Retd.) R. Swaminathan.

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai in discussions with Deputy Governor of Uasin Gishu County; Professor Kinyamario, Chairman of the Council of Moi University; Professor David Tuigong, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Moi University and Professor Thomas Kipkurgat, MD, Rivatex East Africa Limited on Development Cooperation. High Commissioner was accompanied by her spouse Amb. (Retd.) R. Swaminathan.

Food for thought: Discussions with Director General, UNON and other Ambassadors over dinner at India House

Food for thought: Discussions with Director General, UNON and other Ambassadors over dinner at India House

Political & Diplomatic Secretary Amb. Tom Amolo and other senior Kenyan Diplomats and Chancellor of the University of Nairobi Dr. Vijoo Ratansi at India House

Political & Diplomatic Secretary Amb. Tom Amolo and other senior Kenyan Diplomats and Chancellor of the University of Nairobi Dr. Vijoo Ratansi at India House

Solidarity with Kenya: High Commission of India team participated in the First Lady's Half Marathon for the Beyond Zero Campaign against maternal and child mortality on 6 March at Nairobi.

Solidarity with Kenya: High Commission of India team participated in the First Lady's Half Marathon for the Beyond Zero Campaign against maternal and child mortality on 6 March at Nairobi.

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Justin Muturi, Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya on March 9, 2016

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Justin Muturi, Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya on March 9, 2016

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Tom Amolo, Political and Diplomatic Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Government of the Republic of Kenya on March 9, 2016

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Tom Amolo, Political and Diplomatic Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Government of the Republic of Kenya on March 9, 2016

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai with the participants at the inauguration of ‪women‬'s ‪empowerment‬ programme '‪Mitreeki‬'. The programme was organised by IPE Global with Kenya Association of Women Business Owners (KAWBO) at Strathmore Business School ‎Nairobi‬ on March 3, 2016.

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai with the participants at the inauguration of ‪women‬'s ‪empowerment‬ programme '‪Mitreeki‬'. The programme was organised by IPE Global with Kenya Association of Women Business Owners (KAWBO) at Strathmore Business School ‎Nairobi‬ on March 3, 2016.

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai paid a courtesy call on H.E. Dr. Cleopa Mailu, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Republic of Kenya on 8th March 2016

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai paid a courtesy call on H.E. Dr. Cleopa Mailu, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Republic of Kenya on 8th March 2016

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai with Dr. Pam Rajput (2nd from right) and other participants at the inauguration of women's empowerment programme 'Mitreeki'.

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai with Dr. Pam Rajput (2nd from right) and other participants at the inauguration of women's empowerment programme 'Mitreeki'.

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai visited the University of Nairobi on February 12 , 2016. High Commissioner discussed academic cooperation between the Government of India and the University of Nairobi with Vice Chancellor Prof Peter M. F. Mbithi.

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai visited the University of Nairobi on February 12 , 2016. High Commissioner discussed academic cooperation between the Government of India and the University of Nairobi with Vice Chancellor Prof Peter M. F. Mbithi.

Ambassador H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai with Foreign Minister of Eritrea, H.E. Mr. Osman Saleh(far right), Agriculture Minister H.E. Mr. Arefane Saleh (centre) and senior officials in Asmara (February 22, 2016)

Ambassador H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai with Foreign Minister of Eritrea, H.E. Mr. Osman Saleh(far right), Agriculture Minister H.E. Mr. Arefane Saleh (centre) and senior officials in Asmara (February 22, 2016)

H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai, Ambassador of India to Eritrea presenting her credentials to H.E. the President of the State of Eritrea Mr. Isaias Afwerki on 21st February, 2016 at Asmara

H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai, Ambassador of India to Eritrea presenting her credentials to H.E. the President of the State of Eritrea Mr. Isaias Afwerki on 21st February, 2016 at Asmara

Officials from High Commission of India, Nairobi during the Consular Camp at Nakuru

Officials from High Commission of India, Nairobi during the Consular Camp at Nakuru

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai visited the Indian Coast Guard Ship Samarth which is on a call at the Port of Mombasa from 09 to 13 February 2016 on a friendly visit. In pic: DIG Rakesh Pal, Commanding Officer of ICGS Samarth pays a courtesy call on High Commissioner

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai visited the Indian Coast Guard Ship Samarth which is on a call at the Port of Mombasa from 09 to 13 February 2016 on a friendly visit. In pic: DIG Rakesh Pal, Commanding Officer of ICGS Samarth pays a courtesy call on High Commissioner

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai met the Somali Minister of State for Information, Culture & Tourism, H.E. Mr. Mohamud Abdi Hassan on February 8, 2016. Somalia's Ambassador to Rwanda H.E. Mr. Cabdullahi Sheikh Maxamed was also present during the meeting.

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai met the Somali Minister of State for Information, Culture & Tourism, H.E. Mr. Mohamud Abdi Hassan on February 8, 2016. Somalia's Ambassador to Rwanda H.E. Mr. Cabdullahi Sheikh Maxamed was also present during the meeting.

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra durai paid a courtesy call on H.E. Amb Raychelle Omamo, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Kenya on February 8, 2016 in Nairobi

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra durai paid a courtesy call on H.E. Amb Raychelle Omamo, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Kenya on February 8, 2016 in Nairobi

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Joseph Ruto, Governor, Nakuru County of the Republic of Kenya on 6th February 2016

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Joseph Ruto, Deputy Governor, Nakuru County of the Republic of Kenya on 6th February 2016

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai addressing Indian Community representatives in Nakuru on February 6, 2016

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai addressing Indian Community representatives in Nakuru on February 6, 2016

High Commissioner H. E. Ms. Suchitra Durai paid a courtesy call on H. E. Ms. Margaret Kenyatta, First Lady of Kenya at State House, Nairobi on 4 February 2016

High Commissioner H. E. Ms. Suchitra Durai paid a courtesy call on H. E. Ms. Margaret Kenyatta, First Lady of Kenya at State House, Nairobi on 4 February 2016

The first meeting of India Business Forum in 2016 took place in Hotel Meridian, Nairobi on February 2, 2016. High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai also attended the event.

The first meeting of India Business Forum in Kenya in 2016 took place in Hotel Meridian, Nairobi on February 2, 2016. High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai chaired the event.

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai reads Hon'ble President's message to the nation on the occasion of 67th Republic Day of India in Nairobi (January 26, 2016)

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai met Mr. Joseph Kenuya, Chief of Staff & Head of Public Service at State House on January 29, 2016

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai met Amb. Dr. Monica Juma, Principal Secretary, Ministry Of Foreign Affairs on January 29, 2016

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai reads Hon'ble President's message to the nation on the occasion of 67th Republic Day of India in Nairobi (January 26, 2016)

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai and her spouse Amb. (Retd.) R. Swaminathan with the members of Kenbharati during the celebration of 67th Republic Day of India in Nairobi (January 26, 2016)

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai unfurls the National Flag of India on the occasion of the celebration of 67th Republic Day of India in Nairobi (January 26, 2016)

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai reads Hon'ble President's message to the nation on the occasion of 67th Republic Day of India in Nairobi (January 26, 2016)

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai reads Hon'ble President's message to the nation on the occasion of 67th Republic Day of India in Nairobi (January 26, 2016)

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai called on H.E. Mr. Hamilton Orata, Deputy Governor of Homa-Bay County (January 22, 2016)

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai called on H.E. Mr. Said Hussein Iid, Minister for Livestock, Forestry & Range, Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia (January 22, 2016)

H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai called on H.E. Daniel arap Moi, former President of Republic of Kenya at Kabarnet Gardens, Nairobi (January 19, 2016)

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai called on H.E. Charles Keter, Cabinet Secretary for Energy & Petroleum (January 19, 2016). Also seen in the picture are Principle Secretaries Eng. Joseph Njoroge (left) and Mr. Andrew Kamau (right)

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Duria called on H.E. Mr. Henry Rotich, Cabinet Secretary, The National Treasury, Kenya (January 19, 2016)

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai meets the Governor of Nairobi County Dr. Evans Kidero in Nairobi (January 13, 2016)

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai attended the Vishwa Hindi Diwas celebrated by Bank of Baroda (January 10, 2016)

Address by Hon'ble Minister of External Affairs, Smt. Sushma Swaraj on the occassion of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas-2016 was telecasted live at the Apa Pant auditorium of the High Commission of India in Nairobi (9th January, 2016)

The High Commission of India, Nairobi celebrated the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas-2016 on 9th January, 2016. In picture: A panel discussion on Indian Diaspora being moderated by Amb. (retd.) R. Swaminathan in progress during the celebrations of PBD-2016

The High Commission of India, Nairobi celebrated the Vishwa Hindi Divas-2016 on 9th January, 2016. In picture: High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai and other distinguished guests begin the proceedings by lighting of lamp.)

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai interacted with the Indian community in Narok county during her visit to the county (January 7, 2015)

High Commissioner H. E. Ms. Suchitra Durai called on the Governor of Narok County HE Samuel K Tunai on 5th Jan 2016 during her visit to the Narok County

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai with the representatives of South Indian Community in Nairobi (January 4, 2016)

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai met Mr. C.M. Bhatnagar, Manager, Bank of India, Mombasa and Mr. Rakesh Mehta, Manager, Bank of Baroda, Mombasa during her visit to Mombasa city on December 22, 2015

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai interacted with the Indian community during her visit to Mombasa (December 22, 2015)

Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) Commerce & Industry, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman at the dinner party hosted in her honour by High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai (December 16, 2015)

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai called on Deputy President H.E. Mr. William Ruto at his Karen office on December 17, 2015

Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Commerce and Industry, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman had a bilateral meeting with Ambassador (Dr.) Amina C. Mohamed, Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Kenya (December 15, 2015)

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai called on Principal Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum Mr. Joseph K. Njoroge (December 14, 2015)

Permanent Representative of India to the UN-Habitat H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai called on Dr. Joan Clos, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Habitat (December 10, 2015)

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai attended the ‘investNarok 2015’, the International Investment Summit for Narok County, Kenya on December 3, 2015 at Narok County

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai attended the Guru Nanak Parkash Utsav Celebrations at Gurudwara at South C, Nairobi on November 25, 2015

Representatives of the Hindu Council of Kenya called on High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai at the the High Commission of India, Nairobi (December 1, 2015)

Panelists at the panel discussion organised by the High Commission of India, Nairobi on 30 November 2015 to commemorate the Constitution Day of India

Permanent Representative of India to the UNEP H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai made a courtesy call to Executive Director of UNEP Mr. Achim Steiner after taking over as Permanent Representative of India to the UNEP

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai met the Governor of Machacos County of Kenya H.E. Dr. Alfred Nganga Mutua during a visit to the Machacos County (November 20, 2015)

Sikh Supreme Council of Kenya officials paid a courtesy call to High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai (18th November, 2015)

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai and Officers of the High Commission of India, Nairobi meet the leaders of the Dawoodi Bohra Community in Kenya (November 23,2015)

High Commissioner of India to Kenya, H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai meets H.E. Mr. Karanja Kibicho, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Trade of Kenya (November 18, 2015)

High Commissioner of India to Kenya, H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai meets H.E. Mr. Karanja Kibicho, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Trade of Kenya (November 18, 2015)

Commissioner of India to Kenya, H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai met Cabinet Secretary Ms. Amina Mohamed on the sidelines of the briefing organized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Trade for the 10th WTO Ministerial Conference to be held in Nairobi

High Commissioner H.E. Ms.Suchitra Durai and Captain Mahesh Mangipudi, Defence Adviser paid tribute to the fallen soldiers during a memorial service held at the Nairobi War Cemetery on Remembrance Day

High Commissioner H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai presents her credentials to the President of Somalia, H.E. Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud in Mogadishu

High Commissioner H.E. Ms.Suchitra Durai paid tribute to the fallen soldiers during a memorial service held at the Nairobi War Cemetery on Remembrance Day

High Commissioner of India to Kenya and Permanent Representative of India to UNEP & UN-Habitat, H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai, presented credentials to H.E. Ms. Sahle Work Zewde, Director General, United Nations Office at Nairobi (November 4, 2015)

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi with Indian Ambassadors/High Commissioners in Africa and Senior Officials after the successful completion of the 3rd India Africa Forum Summit 2015 in New Delhi

Group Photo during Inaugural Session of India Africa Forum Summit 2015 in New Delhi

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi hosted a special dinner for the leaders of the African Continents during their visit to India for India Africa Forum Summit 2015 (October 28, 2015). In pic: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi with the leaders of the African Continent.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi meets President of the Republic of Kenya H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta in New Delhi on the sidelines of the 3rd India Africa Forum Summit 2015

High Commissioner of India to Kenya (Concurrently accredited to Somalia and Eritrea) H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai receives H.E. Mr. Osman Saleh Mohammed, Minister of Foreign Affairs , Eritrea in New Delhi

Ministerial Meeting of 3rd India Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi

High Commissioner of India to Kenya, H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai, her husband Ambassador R. Swaminathan and other distinguished guests during the Brahmotsavam at Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Temple, Nairobi.(October 18, 2015)

The High Commissioner of India, Nairobi H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai attends an Eye Care Camp for needy patients at the Lions Sightfirst Eye Hospital in Nairobi (October 18, 2015)

High Commissioner of India to Kenya H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai inagurates the Navratri Celebrations of the Oshwal Youth League by lighting the lamp. (17th October, 2015)

High Commissioner of India to Kenya, H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai, presented her credentials to H.E. Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya, on 15.10.2015

Indo-Africa ICT Expo 2015 (28-29 September, 2015)

Farewell call on President of Kenya, H.E. Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta by High Commissioner of India, H.E. Mr. Yogeshwar Varma on 24.7.2015

MOS Gen. V. K. Singh with President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea in Asmara, 18 September 2015

69th Independence Day Celebrations at India House on 15.08.2015

Visit of PM’s Special Envoy & MOS for External Affairs, Gen. (Retd.) V.K. Singh to Kenya.

Visit of PM’s Special Envoy & MOS for External Affairs, Gen. (Retd.) V.K. Singh to Somalia.

First UN International Day of Yoga celebrations in Eritrea

UN International Day of Yoga at University of Nairobi grounds on 21 June, 2015

First UN International Day of Yoga Celebrations in Kenya at the UNON complex, Gigiri, Nairobi on 21 June, 2015

UN International Yoga Day Celebrations in Somalia at Hotel Jazeera Palace, Mogadishu, on 21 June, 2015

CAPEXIL Buyer Seller Meet cum Exhibition on 8.6.2015 at Nairobi

Folk Dance of Saurashtra at Kisumu (5th May) and Nairobi (7th May)

Republic Day of India at India House on 26.1.2015

Gandhi Jayanti-International Day of Non-violence, 2 October, 2014, Nairobi

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