Kenya, Egypt Reaffirm Strategic Partnership During Nairobi Talks

Kenya and Egypt have pledged deeper cooperation in trade, security, water diplomacy and multilateral engagement as the two countries seek to strengthen their Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership.

Speaking during a press briefing at his Railways office, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the relationship between the two countries remains anchored on shared interests and regional stability.

“Kenya values its longstanding and historic relationship with Egypt, founded on mutual respect, shared African heritage, and a common responsibility for regional stability and progress,” Prime CS Mudavadi said.

He noted that ties were elevated during President William Ruto’s State Visit to Cairo in January 2025, when the two governments signed 12 bilateral agreements covering trade and investment, education, technology, governance, ICT, maritime affairs, housing and sustainable development.

“Sectoral working groups have been established to drive implementation, and a mid-term review will assess progress and address emerging challenges,” Mudavadi said.

The two countries also agreed on the need to strengthen economic cooperation by improving the business environment and addressing trade facilitation challenges.

“We encourage our private sectors to leverage synergies, diversify traded products, and fast-track the establishment of a Kenya-Egypt Joint Business Council,” Prime CS Mudavadi said.

Kenya emphasized its stance on Nile Basin cooperation, calling for inclusive dialogue and African-led solutions that ensure no country is left worse off in the use of shared water resources.

“We continue to advocate for African-led, inclusive, and dialogue-based approaches within the Nile Basin Initiative framework,” Mudavadi said.

The discussions further covered regional security and multilateral coordination, including peace in the Horn of Africa, African Union reforms, and Kenya’s candidatures for key continental and international positions.

Egypt pledged USD 7 million toward high-impact development projects in Kenya.

It also offered capacity-building support in diplomacy, security, agriculture and religious leadership, Prime CS Mudavadi said.