Kenya–Egypt Relations Enter New Era of Strategic Cooperation
Diplomatic Relations Elevated to Strategic Partnership By Bruno Aero Family Media Staff Writer Kenya and Egypt reaffirmed their historic ties, dating back to 1964, by emphasizing the Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership agreed upon during President William Ruto’s State Visit to Cairo in January 2025. The partnership spans trade, education, ICT, maritime affairs, housing, and sustainable development, with twelve bilateral agreements already signed. Trade and Investment: Joint Business Council in the Works Prime Cabinet Secretary Hon, Musalia Mudavadi and Egypt’s Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty underscored the importance of creating an enabling environment for businesses. Plans are underway to establish a Kenya–Egypt Joint Business Council to diversify trade, streamline facilitation, and unlock shared prosperity. Water Security: Kenya’s Neutral Role in Nile Basin Dialogue Kenya reaffirmed its principled stance on equitable use of shared water resource...
