Nairobi to Host Global Centre After Ruto Scores Historic Deal With California
The centre will be the first of its kind in Africa...
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In a historic deal, Kenya and California have partnered to establish Africa's first Centre of Excellence on Clean Transport Systems in Nairobi. This agreement, signed during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), marks a significant step towards sustainable development in Kenya.
- The partnership, dubbed the California–Africa Climate and Economic Partnership, will see collaboration in areas like electric mobility, green ports, climate-smart agriculture, and renewable energy.
- The deal was witnessed by President William Ruto and California Governor Gavin Newsom.
- The Centre of Excellence on Clean Transport Systems will serve as a hub for innovation and knowledge sharing across Africa.
- Kenya is the only African country to secure such an agreement with California, the world's fourth-largest economy.
- This follows a previous partnership with the United Kingdom to develop the Nairobi Railway City (NRC) project, modernizing Nairobi's Central Station and supporting over 2 million daily commuters.
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