• The day is celebrated worldwide to commemorate the historical significance of the French Revolution and its impact on the global advancement of democratic ideas.
• During his address, Ambassador Suquet condoled with the families that lost their loved ones during the recent demonstrations.
France Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during Bastille Day at French residence in Peponi Road, on July 14, 2024.
The French Embassy in Nairobi on Sunday marked its National Day, known as Bastille Day.
The day is celebrated worldwide to commemorate the historical significance of the French Revolution and its impact on the global advancement of democratic ideas.
France Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet giving his keynote speech during the Bastille Day at his residence in Peponi Road, on July 14, 2024.
France Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet hosted the colourful event at his residence in Peponi Gardens.
The event, which was under the theme of the Paris2024 Olympics was attended by senior government officials led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing'Oei, among others.
Ambassador of Ukraine to Kenya Andrii with his wife Maria Pravednyk during Bastille Day at French residence in Peponi Road, on July 14, 2024.
Foreign delegates and diplomatic mission representatives were also present.
During his address, Ambassador Suquet condoled with the families that lost their loved ones during the recent demonstrations.
Bastille Day also serves as a reminder of the fight for liberty, equality, and fraternity, making it a meaningful occasion for reflection, celebration, and patriotism.
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman during Bastille Day at French residence in Peponi Road, on July 14, 2024.France Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during Bastille Day at French residence in Peponi Road, on July 14, 2024.Eritrean Ambassador to Kenya Beyene Russom during Bastille Day at French residence in Peponi Road, on July 14, 2024.Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing'Oei and NOCK president Paul Tergat during Bastille Day at French residence in Peponi Road, on July 14, 2024.Alliance Française Mombasa director Lucas Malcor and French Embassy Regional Audio visual attaché Serge noukoue during Bastille Day at French residence in Peponi Road, on July 14, 2024.Major General Fatuma Gaiti during Bastille Day at French residence in Peponi Road, on July 14, 2024.DOCUBOX general manager Mudamba Mudamba, Ketebul Music executive director Tabu Osusa and Poet Teardrop during Bastille Day at French residence in Peponi Road, on July 14, 2024.French Chamber of Commerce president Othmane Chaoui and Air France country manager Hildabeta Amiani during Bastille Day at French residence in Peponi Road, on July 14, 2024Larry Asego from French Embassy during Bastille Day at French residence in Peponi Road, on July 14, 2024NOCK president Paul Tergat and Creative director Krysteen Savane during Bastille Day at French residence in Peponi Road, on July 14, 2024.Filmmaker Dr Zippy Okoth and North Star Alliance marketing and communications officer May Rakel during Bastille Day at French residence in Peponi Road, on July 14, 2024.Strathmore University Vice-Chancellor Vincent Ogutu during Bastille Day at French residence in Peponi Road, on July 14, 2024.Dr Neil Horn and Uasin Gishu woman representative Gladys Boss during Bastille Day at French residence in Peponi Road, on July 14, 2024.Rubis Energy chief executive officer Jean Christian Bergeron and Africa Global Logistics East Africa regional managing director Jason Reynad during Bastille Day at French residence in Peponi Road, on July 14, 2024.Alliance Française Cultural director Harsita Waters and Marie-Louise Tank from the French Embassy during the Bastille Day on July 14, 2024
