Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation with Egypt following high-level diplomatic talks in Nairobi between Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.
The meeting focused on deepening trade, strengthening regional security cooperation, advancing Nile Basin dialogue, and accelerating implementation of recently signed bilateral agreements.
Mudavadi noted that Kenya values its historic partnership with Egypt, which dates back to 1964, and has recently been elevated to a Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership following the Cairo meeting between President William Ruto and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in January 2025.
Both sides emphasized the need to unlock greater trade potential by supporting private-sector investment, diversifying exports, and accelerating plans to establish a Kenya-Egypt Joint Business Council.
On regional diplomacy, Kenya reiterated its support for inclusive African-led engagement within the Nile Basin Initiative, stressing that shared water resources must be managed in a way that leaves no country disadvantaged.
Security cooperation also featured prominently, with both governments reaffirming their commitment to peace initiatives in the Horn of Africa and wider continental stability.
Kenya welcomed Egypt’s pledge of seven million dollars toward development cooperation and capacity-building programmes covering diplomacy, agriculture, security, and institutional training.
Officials confirmed that consultations are ongoing to finalize implementation structures.
The leaders further discussed preparations for a potential state visit by President el-Sisi to Kenya later this year, expected to strengthen diplomatic coordination and economic partnerships.
Mudavadi said the engagement demonstrates Kenya’s broader strategy of building strong continental alliances to promote economic growth, political stability, and African-driven solutions to shared challenges.
The Nairobi talks signal renewed momentum in Kenya-Egypt relations and underscore both countries’ intention to position their partnership as a key pillar of regional cooperation and development.
