Kenya and Australia have renewed their commitment to strengthen bilateral relations that have spanned six decades, with both nations pledging closer cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, mining, climate action, and maritime security.
The renewed commitment was announced during a bilateral meeting between Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Australian Assistant Minister Matt Thistlethwaite.
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