Kenya and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties, with both countries moving forward on a Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership signed in 2025.

Speaking during a press briefing at his office in Nairobi, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the partnership will expand cooperation across trade, water security, regional peace efforts, and African Union reform.

The partnership was elevated during President William Ruto’s State Visit to Cairo in January 2025, when the two governments signed twelve bilateral agreements covering trade, education, technology, governance, ICT, housing, youth empowerment, and sustainable development.

“Our relationship is founded on mutual respect, shared African heritage, and a common responsibility for regional stability and progress,” Mudavadi said.

He said working groups have been formed to drive implementation, with a mid-term review planned to assess progress and refine strategic priorities.

Mudavadi also said Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is expected to visit Kenya later this year, with discussions underway on aligning the trip with the Africa-France Summit in Nairobi in May 2026.

On trade, both countries agreed to create an enabling environment for businesses and fast-track the establishment of a Kenya-Egypt Joint Business Council.

“We encourage our private sectors to leverage synergies, diversify traded products, and fast-track the Joint Business Council,” Mudavadi said.

Water security and Nile Basin cooperation were also discussed, with Kenya reiterating its position that shared water resources should be managed inclusively so that no country is worse off.

“No party should be left worse off in the utilisation of shared water resources,” he said.

Mudavadi welcomed Egypt’s pledge of USD 7 million toward development projects, alongside offers of capacity-building support in diplomacy, agriculture, security, and religious leadership.

The talks also covered peace and security cooperation, with both countries reaffirming support for stability initiatives in the Horn of Africa and recognising Egypt’s role in the African Union Peace and Security Council.

Kenya and Egypt further agreed on the urgency of concluding outstanding African Union reforms, including restructuring remaining organs and clarifying roles between the AU, regional blocs, and member states.

Mudavadi presented Kenya’s candidatures for several continental and international positions, including Judge Phoebe Okowa for the International Court of Justice and Ms Nkatha Murungi for the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child.

He said Kenya remains committed to advancing its partnership with Egypt as a platform for regional stability, economic growth, and African-led solutions. The discussions followed Dr Badr Abdelatty’s official visit to Nairobi.