Kenya and Egypt Strengthen Strategic Partnership During High-Level Diplomatic Visit

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By Irene 



Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation with Egypt following high-level talks between Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi and Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Minister Badr Abdelatty during the minister’s official visit to Nairobi.

Speaking after the meeting, Mudavadi emphasized that Kenya values its historic ties with Egypt, a relationship dating back to 1964 and anchored on shared African heritage, mutual respect, and cooperation in regional stability and development.

He recalled the January 2025 state visit to Cairo by William Ruto, during which he and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi elevated bilateral relations to a Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership and signed twelve agreements spanning trade, technology, education, governance, maritime affairs, ICT, housing, and sustainable development.
Expanding Economic and Trade Cooperation
The two leaders underscored the need to strengthen trade and investment by improving the business environment and fast-tracking the establishment of a Kenya–Egypt Joint Business Council. They also emphasized eliminating trade bottlenecks to boost economic resilience and shared prosperity.

Water Security and Nile Basin Cooperation
Kenya reaffirmed its principled stance that no country should be disadvantaged in the utilization of shared water resources. Mudavadi noted Kenya’s support for inclusive, African-led dialogue within the Nile Basin Initiative framework and expressed readiness to facilitate cooperative solutions for sustainable basin management.

Development Support and Capacity Building
Kenya welcomed Egypt’s pledge of USD 7 million for high-impact development projects and its offer of capacity-building support in diplomacy, agriculture, security, and religious leadership, with consultations ongoing to finalize implementation.
Peace, Security and Regional Stability

The leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to regional peace and stability, particularly in the Horn of Africa. Kenya commended Egypt’s role in conflict resolution and its contributions through the African Union Peace and Security Council in promoting continental stability.

African Union Reform and Multilateral Cooperation
Kenya reiterated its role as Champion of African Union Institutional Reform and called for completion of outstanding reforms to strengthen efficiency, coordination, and financial sustainability.

Mudavadi also presented Kenya’s candidatures for key continental and international positions and expressed appreciation for Egypt’s continued cooperation in multilateral processes.
Looking Ahead

The discussions come ahead of a proposed state visit to Kenya by President el-Sisi later this year and a planned mid-term review to assess progress on bilateral agreements. Kenya also signaled openness to aligning the visit with the Africa–France Summit scheduled for Nairobi in May 2026.

Mudavadi concluded by reaffirming Kenya’s commitment to advancing the strategic partnership as a platform for economic growth, regional stability, and African-led solutions to shared challenges.

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