23 August 2012- Philippine Ambassador to Kenya and Mrs. Domingo D. Lucenario, Jr. led the Filipino community in Kenya in commemorating the 114th anniversary of Philippine Independence at the Embassy premises in Nairobi on June 10.
After the solemn flag ceremony, Filipinos who attended listened to the Independence Day message of President Benigno S. Aquino III, which was read by Mr. Edward John "Brad" Rodriguez, and the message of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario, which was read by Ms. Eugenia de Guzman.
The new consular wing of the Embassy was then inaugurated, blessed and opened for service immediately with Embassy personnel accepting applications for overseas absentee voting (OAV) registration during the day.
A reception was held in the afternoon with a Barrio Fiesta theme featuring Filipino cuisine favorites like Lechon, Adobo and Fish balls.
Embassy personnel and members of the Filipino community in Kenya performed the Tinikling, Subli and Cariñosa to the delight of the crowd.
Traditional Filipino games such as the pabitin, habulan, and taguan for the kids and a Pinoy Genio history quiz for adults made the celebration even more memorable.