Kenya and Egypt on Friday, March 8, signed four Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), in Trade and Investments, Agriculture, Tourism, Energy and Infrastructure development.
In a statement released by the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, Foreign Affairs Musalia Mudavadi and Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry signed the deals to better the bilateral relations between the two states.
In the agreement, reached during the 7th session of the Kenya-Egypt Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC), the two ministers noted that they would work together through the exchange of information and best practices in major sectors.
Among the MoUs signed include Maritime Affairs, an understanding to share information in the field of Veterinary Services, the renewable energy sector and the fine arts industry.
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Musalia Mudavadi and Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry during the 7th session of the Joint Cooperation Commission on March 7, 2024.
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Musalia Mudavadi
“Concerning Trade and Investments, Kenya and Egypt emphasised the need to further strengthen economic ties for the mutual benefit of both countries,” the statement reads in part.
The Ministers further agreed to bolster cultural relations between the two African nations, adding the need to establish educational scholarships.
In addition, the meeting addressed the situation in South Sudan and further agreed to carry on with coordination to ensure there is a high level of mechanisms in place aimed at reaching a sustainable ceasefire.
“Kenya and Egypt committed to cooperating closely on security matters, including counterterrorism efforts, intelligence sharing and capacity building in law enforcement,” the statement reads.
This comes days after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kenya to secure a partnership in the building of a data centre in the country.
The Ksh 2.86 billion data centre is expected to be fully powered by geothermal power, making it the first of its kind in Africa, signed by Kenya’s EcoCloud and UAE’s G42 which are expected to facilitate the construction.
“By harnessing geothermal energy, we are not only meeting the region’s data needs but also setting a new standard for eco-friendly infrastructure,” stated Amos Siwoi, CEO of EcoCloud.
An image of the MOU signing between UAE G42 and Kenyan EcoCloud company's witnessed by the UAE Ambassador to Kenya and President William Ruto
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