Rwanda and Kenya are seeking to deepen institutional cooperation through training and exchanges in public administration, diplomacy, defence and other areas, following a visit by Rwanda’s foreign affairs permanent secretary to several Kenyan institutions.
Ambassador Fidelis Mironko and a delegation visited Kenya’s National Defence College, Kenya School of Government and Foreign Service Institute last week, according to information from Rwanda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
At the Kenya School of Government, the delegation reviewed a planned cooperation agreement with Rwanda Management Institute. The proposed arrangement would support professional training, knowledge exchange and capacity building for public servants in the two countries.
Kenya School of Government head Prof. Nura Mohamed said the institution focuses on strengthening the ability of public officials to respond to citizens’ needs and improve public service delivery.
The delegation also visited the National Defence College in Karen, where Lt. Gen. Juma Mwinyikai outlined the institution’s role in training senior military leaders. He said the college also hosts officers from other countries and has trained senior Rwandan military officers and officials from other Rwandan government institutions.
Mironko said Rwanda valued Kenya’s experience in governance and institutional capacity building. He called for broader cooperation covering leadership development, public-sector skills, trade, security, defence and education.
At Kenya’s Foreign Service Institute, the delegation discussed diplomatic training and professional development for government officials, with talks focused on exchanging expertise and institutional experience.
The two countries agreed to strengthen cooperation through diplomatic training, public-service capacity building and exchanges of knowledge and experience.
