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Israel-Kenya relations

A view of Kenya's capital Nairobi. (CC BY-SA Africanmodern/Wikimedia Commons)
September 3, 2023, 11:33 pm
Machete-wielding attackers violently rob two Israeli tourists in Kenya
One woman has finger sliced off; both taken to hospital for treatment, as Israeli consulate works to speed up visa process for relatives to visit
By Michael Horovitz
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen attends an event at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, May 17, 2023. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
July 17, 2023, 6:58 am
In Nairobi, FM said to meet with leader of African country with no ties to Israel
Eli Cohen visits Kenya to attend African Union biannual coordination meeting; Foreign Ministry says Israel in ‘normalization contacts’ with Niger, Mali, Mauritania
By ToI Staff
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April 17, 2023, 12:05 pm
Israeli hospital and U.S. Naval Forces prepare Kenya for mass casualty events
For the first time ever, Israel’s Sheba Medical Center and the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet conducted a training program to prepare Kenya’s Navy for disasters.
A view of Kenya's capital Nairobi. (CC BY-SA Africanmodern/Wikimedia Commons)
November 28, 2021, 2:53 pm
Kenya suspects Iranian man plotted to attack Israelis — report
Local paper says Mohammed Saeid Golabi suspected of being an Iranian intelligence officer active in the country
By ToI Staff
This color photograph from 1963 captures then Israeli foreign minister Golda Meir (later prime minister) arriving in Nairobi for an official diplomatic visit with an El Al plane in the background; as posted on Open Sea. (Courtesy)
March 29, 2021, 3:58 pm
What is an NFT and why is someone trying to sell one of Golda Meir?
Londoner who found 4 never-published photos of former PM visiting Kenya in 1963 taken by pilot grandfather offers them online via non-fungible tokens where memes go for millions
By Shoshanna Solomon
Israel and Kenyan lacrosse players embrace after the Israeli team gifts its opponents with new cleated shoes, August 7, 2019 (video screenshot)
August 16, 2019, 7:35 pm
Israeli lacrosse team buys new shoes for cleatless Kenyan rivals
After realizing their opponents were at a disadvantage, the Israelis surprise the Africans with a useful gift
By ToI Staff
A Kenyan army soldier performs during the rehearsal of the inauguration ceremony of the president at the Moi International Sports Center's Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on November 27, 2017. (AFP PHOTO / YASUYOSHI CHIBA)
November 28, 2017, 1:36 pm
Kenya’s president sworn in for new term, amid demonstrations
Opposition stages memorial rally during inauguration to honor more than 50 people killed in four months of political upheaval; Netanyahu does not attend ceremony
By ToI Staff and AP
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 28, 2017. (Haim Zach / GPO)
November 28, 2017, 8:02 am
Netanyahu arrives in Kenya to meet 11 African leaders
Continuing his diplomatic push into the continent, PM says he may announce a new Israeli embassy by the end of the day
By ToI Staff
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara meet with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and Kenyatta's wife at the president's house in Nairobi, Kenya, on July 5, 2016. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
November 27, 2017, 9:40 pm
Netanyahu to jam meetings with several African leaders into Kenya day trip
PM to speak at lunch attended by leaders from across continent, hold bilateral meetings during quick trip for inauguration
By ToI Staff
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet in Nairobi on July 5, 2016 (Photo by Kobi Gideon/GPO)
November 27, 2017, 6:45 am
Riot fears as Netanyahu heads to inauguration of Kenyan president
Dozens have died in political violence surrounding reelection of Uhuru Kenyatta, and more trouble is expected Tuesday; PM seeks to boost ties with East African nation
By Raphael Ahren
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) meets Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta in Nairobi on July 5, 2016. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
November 23, 2017, 5:07 pm
Netanyahu to attend inauguration of Kenyan president
PM to make whirlwind trip to Nairobi in honor of Uhuru Kenyatta, who got 98% of votes in election boycotted by opposition over allegations of fraud
By Raphael Ahren
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May 3, 2017, 2:12 pm
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In Africa we felt proud of Israel
She went to Kenya and saw the Jewish State’s best self
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a dinner party hosted by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta in Nairobi, Kenya on July 5, 2016. (screen capture: YouTube)
July 7, 2016, 8:28 pm
Netanyahu apologizes for Nairobi traffic woes
Disgruntled Kenyans take to Twitter with the hashtag #NetanyahuInKenya to vent frustration over gridlocked streets
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Ethiopian counterpart Hailemariam Desalegn in Addis Ababa on July 7, 2016 (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
July 7, 2016, 5:59 pm
Kenya, like Israel, dismisses report of foiled plot to assassinate Netanyahu
Kuwaiti newspaper report denied in both Nairobi and Jerusalem; ‘there’s nothing in it,’ says prime minister
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu inspects an honor guard in Nairobi, Kenya, on July 5, 2016. (Kobi Gideon / GPO).
July 7, 2016, 1:37 pm
Israel dismisses report of foiled plot to assassinate Netanyahu in Kenya
‘Nonsense,’ says Prime Minister’s Office of Kuwaiti paper’s claim that explosive device was found on PM’s route and 2 suspects were arrested
By ToI Staff
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