Prospects for interparliamentary cooperation discussed in Kenya

Prospects for interparliamentary cooperation discussed in Kenya

26.02.2026 08:17:14 335

Nairobi, February 25, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Kenya B. Sadykov met with the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Parliament of Kenya H.E. Moses M. Wetang’ula.

During the meeting, the Kazakhstani diplomat informed about the political reforms being conducted in the country, initiated by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev. In this context, detailed information was presented about the activity of the Commission on constitutional reform, the provisions of the project of the new Constitution, as well as about the preparation for the holding on March 15, 2026 of the Republican referendum on the new Constitution of Kazakhstan.

Besides that, B.Sadykov informed the counter-partner about the activity of the Parliament of the Kazakhstan, the interest of the Parliament in the expansion of inter-parliamentary cooperation with Kenya, including through the creation of a Friendship Group and the holding of bilateral meetings along the line of the parliaments of the two countries.

H.E. Moses M.Wetang’ula, in his turn, highly evaluating the achievements of the RK, told about the parliamentary system of Kenya, outlined the key priorities of the development of the country, the stimulation of economic growth, as well as the improvement of social protection in the country taking into account the predominance of the young generation.

Also, E.G.H. Moses M. Wetang’ula expressed the interest of the Kenyan side in the further development of bilateral cooperation with Kazakhstan, emphasizing the readiness of Nairobi to consider possibilities of expanding interaction in all directions, including in the sphere of inter-parliamentary cooperation and the exchange of delegations of the Parliaments of the two countries.

The sides noted the intention to consistently strengthen inter-parliamentary interaction, and also confirmed mutual interest in the further strengthening of Kazakhstani-Kenyan cooperation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a regular political dialogue and the activation of inter-parliamentary contacts.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-nairobi/press/news/details/1169585?lang=kk