Kenya, Nebraska Sign Landmark MoU to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
Speaking at State House Nairobi, the President noted that the bilateral relationship between the two nations is anchored in robust trade frameworks such as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), and a growing strategic partnership - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today ..
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Kenya has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the U.S. State of Nebraska to deepen bilateral cooperation across various sectors. President William Ruto reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding partnership with the United States, highlighting key areas of collaboration including trade, defence, democratic values, and counter-terrorism.
- The MoU was signed by Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu and Nebraska Secretary of State Robert Evnen.
- The agreement aims to enhance ties in areas such as diaspora engagement, student and apprenticeship training, skills and technology transfer, tourism, agriculture, and labour exchange.
- President Ruto stated the collaboration will "unlock new avenues for our youth and professionals, while deepening the bonds of friendship between our two peoples.”
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