George – Kenya – thisisFINLAND Foreign Correspondents' Programme

Finland Through My Kenyan Eyes

For a country that was ranked the happiest in the world (though there have been mixed reactions about this) I was curious to know what makes them happy. I must say being in Finland has exposed me to the typical Finnish way of life, one that combines a serene environment albeit thanks to the beautiful summer around here, appreciating the little things, freedom of speech and respect for one another. How ... (continue reading)

Kenyan Story, Finnish Chapter

“We spend so much time being afraid of failure, afraid of rejection. But regret is the thing we should fear most… Regret is an eternal question you will never have the answer to,” Trevor Noah

I am George Maringa, a Kenyan journalist and a passionate story teller. I was born and raised in Sagana, a small town in Kirinyaga County in Central Kenya, located about 100km ... (continue reading)

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland has administrated thisisFINLAND Foreign Correspondents’ Programme (FCP) since 1990.The programme is targeted at young international journalists.

In 2022, thisisFINLAND Foreign Correspondents’ Programme will be organized in June. Information on future FCPs will be published on this blog.

The programme provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about Finland, Finnish society and the Finnish way of life. It includes briefings on various subjects, meetings with Finnish professionals and visits to business enterprises, cultural sites and institutions.

In this blog, the participants report on their experiences in Finland. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.