On 8 October 2026,H.E. Barlybay Sadykov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Kenya and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Office at Nairobi, held a meeting with representatives of Kenya’s government institutions, national companies and business community.
The meeting was attended by Josphat Maikara, Director-General for Political and Diplomatic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of Kenya; Daniel Mainda, Chief Executive Officer of the Nairobi International Financial Centre; John Mwendwa, Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Investment Authority; Martin Owuor, Director of the Legal Services at the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of Kenya; Temesi Mukani, Principal Secretary at the Ministry of Information and Communications of Kenya; and Mustafa Ramadhan, Vice President of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The parties discussed prospects for further strengthening Kazakhstan–Kenya cooperation, with particular emphasis on the practical implementation of the agreements reached during the state visit of H.E. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, to Kazakhstan on 19–20 May 2026
The importance of fostering business ties and establishing direct contacts between representatives of the business communities of Kazakhstan and Kenya was particularly emphasized, with a view to expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation.
The meeting was held in a constructive and friendly atmosphere and reaffirmed the mutual interest in further developing the bilateral partnership.
