Kenya & German Ambassador  Bilateral Ties

KENYA, GERMANY DEEPEN COOPERATION IN TRADE, INVESTMENT AND SKILLS MOBILITY

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi met German Ambassador to Kenya H.E. Sebastian Groth on 23 October 2026 to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key sectors.

The discussions focused on trade and investment, development cooperation, skills mobility, climate action, clean energy, peace and security.

The PCS welcomed the outcomes of the Kenya–Germany Government-to-Government negotiations held in Berlin in June 2026, including a reported commitment of approximately KSh 7.8 billion in development cooperation for 2026–2028. He called for the timely implementation of the agreed programmes.

On trade, Mudavadi noted that bilateral trade grew by 23 per cent in 2025 to approximately €590 million. He encouraged German investment in manufacturing, renewable energy, agro-processing and infrastructure to boost exports, promote local value addition and create jobs.

The two also discussed skills mobility under the Kenya–Germany Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement, signed in September 2024. Mudavadi welcomed a Memorandum of Understanding signed on 15 September 2026 between the State Department for Diaspora Affairs and German institutions, highlighting opportunities for skills development and safe, regular employment for qualified Kenyans.

On peace and security, PCS appreciated Germany’s support for peace initiatives in Africa and called for continued cooperation in counter-terrorism, maritime security and military training, alongside progress towards concluding the Defence Cooperation Agreement under negotiation.

The meeting also explored Germany’s support for the Shirika Plan and opportunities for collaboration in climate-smart agriculture and digital innovation.

Ambassador Groth reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding partnership with Kenya, highlighting cooperation in climate action, clean energy, economic and social development, education and vocational training.

PCS reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to advancing the partnership for mutual economic growth and development. He also congratulated Germany on the 36th anniversary of its reunification, marked on German Unity Day on 2 October 2026.