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Originally published by The Standard BusinessFebruary 11, 2026
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Inside Israeli'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...
✨ Key Highlights
Israeli Ambassador Gideon Behar is spearheading an initiative to transform Kenya into a "startup nation," drawing parallels with Israel's technological advancements. He opened a recent speech by posing a provocative question about stock market performance, highlighting Tel Aviv's innovation.
- Ambassador Gideon Behar began his speech by referencing the superior performance of Tel Aviv over Nasdaq in 2025.
- Key individuals involved include Gideon Behar, the Israeli Ambassador to Kenya, and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
- The initiative aims to replicate Israel's success in the technology and startup sector within Kenya.
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