Parliamentary Visit to Kenya

February 2023

The Coalition for Global Prosperity hosted a cross-party Parliamentary visit to Kenya in partnership with World Vision and supported by the Eleanor Crook Foundation. We were joined by Maggie Throup MP and The Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP.

During the visit, the delegation visited a UK-funded primary and secondary school in various stages of development in Narok County. School leaders spoke of the difficulties of school retention and the impact of climate change on education. The delegation discussed with local leaders, Kenyan Members of Parliament, parents and children the devastating effects of the drought currently affecting the Horn of Africa following six consecutive years of failed rains.

The Members of Parliament also spoke with representatives from the UK High Commission in Nairobi about the UK’s role in the region and development priorities. The delegation met with the Kenya branch of the World Bank to discuss the positive impact of the World Bank’s projects and future plans in the country.

Throughout the visit, the delegation also discussed and witnessed China’s strong influence and impact in the region, notably their investment in infrastructure, including railways and roads.

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The Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP (LAB)

Maggie Throup MP (CON)

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1/. Rounding off eye-opening field visits in #Kenya w/ @WorldVision @BritainLeads, spending time w/ @worldbankkenya, faith leaders @JesuitsGlobal and MPs @GideonKeter & @MpNtutukitilai. Crystal clear how climate change ➡️ drought ➡️ hunger ➡️ lost education. Justice now demands… pic.twitter.com/g43HBlBiPI
— Liam Byrne MP (@liambyrnemp) February 17, 2023

On a recent visit to Kenya, I saw first-hand how climate change, nutrition and access to education are all linked. In Parliament I asked what more can be done to address the climate crisis across East Africa and improve the lives of people living in drought affected areas. pic.twitter.com/26wuNugOVJ
— Maggie Throup MP (@maggie_erewash) March 16, 2023

As Ajay Banga prepares to take the Presidency @Worldbank, here’s why he must heed the Bridgetown Agenda, championed by ⁦@miaamormottley⁩. My piece for ⁦@The_Tablet⁩ 👇With thanks to ⁦@WorldVision⁩ @britainleads https://t.co/SEZKNy8Ok0
— Liam Byrne MP (@liambyrnemp) February 24, 2023

I have been in Kenya to see the impact that UK backed projects can have on children across Kenya. Thanks to @WorldVisionKE and @BritainLeads for the opportunity to see this incredible work for myself and to see how climate chance, nutrition and access to education are all linked pic.twitter.com/FS2kZDbas9
— Maggie Throup MP (@maggie_erewash) February 21, 2023

In countries like Kenya, you can see how the climate crisis is wrecking children’s education

That’s why we need a new @WorldBank mission that puts the battle against climate change centre stage

My report from the field with @worldvision @BritainLeads @parlnetwork pic.twitter.com/nVSl33zzY1
— Liam Byrne MP (@liambyrnemp) February 27, 2023

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