The Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones, arrived in Kenya on Wednesday for a two-day visit to promote the role of Kenyan women in peacebuilding, security and growth ahead of International Women’s Day slated for March 8.
The British High Commission in Nairobi said that the Duchess will work on strengthening the UK–Kenya collaboration on women, peace, and security, including the implementation of Kenya’s National Action Plan.
This will involve highlighting the vital role of Kenyan women in leadership and decision-making, including on regional security and stability, particularly in areas affected by climate change and border instability
She will also be championing the role of women peacebuilders in resolving conflict and building peace.
UK Chargé d’Affaires, Dr Ed Barnett, said that the United Kingdom is proud to partner with Kenya in advance the agenda of women and security.
“Women are driving peace, stability and economic progress in every part of this country, and their leadership is essential to resilient communities and inclusive growth,” he said.
“This visit reflects our shared commitment to making women central to the Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership – we’re going far, together.”
The Duchess will also meet President William Ruto to discuss the ongoing cooperation under the UK–Kenya Strategic Partnerships on the support for women in building peace and their role in decision-making.
She is also expected to engage senior women leaders in the Kenyan Government.
The Duchess, 61, is a full-time working member of the Royal Family and works on behalf of The King across the UK and the Commonwealth in support of a large number of her own charities and organisations.
Each year, she undertakes visits to schools, hospitals, military bases, charities and community groups to see their work first-hand and to highlight it to the wider world.
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