Nairobi, 30 January 2026 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Kenya Barlybay Sadykov held meetings with the Deputy Director General of Europe and the Commonwealth Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of Kenya Judy Njau, Chief of Protocol of the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of Kenya Ms. Severine Luyali and President of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Dr. Eric Rutto, during which the parties discussed current issues on the bilateral agenda, plans for developing cooperation in the political, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres, upcoming bilateral visits at various levels, and the formation of a bilateral legal framework.

During the meeting, the Kazakhstani diplomat informed his counterpart about the announced large-scale constitutional changes in Kazakhstan, aimed at further improving the effectiveness of public administration and building a “Fair Kazakhstan”, which will be submitted to a national referendum.

The parties also exchanged views on current issues on the international agenda, reaffirming their commitment to close cooperation within multilateral structures.

Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to strengthen cooperation across the entire spectrum of bilateral interaction, including in the areas of information and financial technology, space, transit and transport routes, including the use of Kenyan ports, agriculture, tourism, and scientific and cultural exchanges.

In addition, the parties agreed to continue interaction on issues of mutual interest and agreed on further joint measures to expand cooperation, including within the framework of four expert groups established by Kazakhstan and Kenya in the areas of trade and investment, transport, information technology, and tourism.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-nairobi/press/news/details/1153119?lang=kk