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Kenya becomes Italy's gateway as African hub opens in Nairobi

State Department for Industry Principal Secretary Dr Juma Mukhwana.[Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Kenya and Italy have taken a major step to deepen bilateral cooperation with the launch of the Med-Or Italian Foundation for Africa’s first overseas office in Nairobi, positioning Kenya as Italy’s strategic gateway to the continent.

The opening was marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding on the blue economy and fisheries, alongside commitments to expand collaboration in science, climate action, agriculture, manufacturing and the digital economy.

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