17/07/2026
Earlier today, a meeting was held at Melaleuca Australia in Darwin, bringing together the Kenyan High Commission, Melaleuca Australia, federal leadership, and key community stakeholders to strengthen collaboration across migration, settlement, employment, and community engagement.
The meeting was attended by H.E. Dr. Wilson Hon Wilson Kipngetich Arap Kogo, PhD, Kenyan High Commissioner to Australia; Hon. Luke Gosling MP , Federal Member for Solomon; Kwame Selormey, CEO of Melaleuca Australia; and leadership from the Kenyans in Darwin Association (KIDA) and the KCB Diaspora Team.
Discussions centred on:
1. Strengthening collaboration between Melaleuca Australia and KIDA to enhance settlement services, professional networking, and local community initiatives.
2. Advancing opportunities for Kenyan professionals and students. Hon. Luke Gosling MP reaffirmed his strong support, noting that Kenya is a standout partner in meeting the Northern Territory’s workforce needs.
3. Highlighting Kenya’s global leadership in refugee support. H.E. Dr Kogo emphasised Kenya’s extensive experience hosting refugees and suggested that the specialised expertise of Kenyan professionals in the humanitarian and resettlement sectors could significantly bolster Australia’s own programs.
Additionally, Melaleuca Australia agreed to provide space and logistical support to host future Kenyan High Commission outreach activities in Darwin, thereby making essential consular services more accessible to the community.
Kenya High Commission, Canberra