Israeli envoy's bid to make Kenya a startup nation

Israeli envoy Gideon Behar is pitching Israel’s innovation-driven success as a model for transforming Kenya into a thriving startup nation...

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Israeli Ambassador Gideon Behar is advocating for Kenya to become a "startup nation," drawing parallels with Tel Aviv's economic success. He highlighted the impressive performance of Tel Aviv's securities market.

The ambassador pointed out Tel Aviv's stronger security market performance compared to Nasdaq in 2025.
Key individuals involved include Gideon Behar, Israeli Ambassador to Kenya, and Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary.
The initiative aims to replicate Israel's innovative economic model in Kenya.

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