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Kenya is pursuing an expansion of its development partnership with Japan beyond traditional aid, focusing on trade, investment, and private sector growth. This initiative was discussed during talks with a Japanese delegation assessing the impact of Japan-supported projects in Kenya's infrastructure, health, education, energy, and agriculture sectors.

Prime and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi highlighted the importance of practical pathways for collaboration in areas such as manufacturing and sports, aiming to enhance job creation and economic growth. Japan's past contributions include infrastructure projects like the Dongo Kundu Bypass and the Port of Mombasa expansion, as well as energy initiatives such as the Olkaria Geothermal Development. The shift towards private sector involvement in development efforts reflects Kenya's need for sustainable financing amid fiscal constraints, with Japan's concessional ODA providing a favorable model for future cooperation.