Policy Workshop on Japan-Kenya Relations

2014/5/16

May 2014
Embassy of Japan in Kenya

The Embassy of Japan in Kenya held a policy workshop on Japan-Kenya relations on Friday 16th May, 2014. This workshop was held in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of a Japanese embassy in Kenya on 1st June, 1964.

Mr. Douglas Wakiihuri, who was trained in Japan as a marathon runner and won the 1988 Olympic medal, opened the workshop as a guest speaker. Then panel discussions were conducted with the participation of Japanese and Kenyan experts on two themes: an overview of Japan-Kenya relations and economic cooperation.

Around 90 people, most of whom were Kenyan students, attended the workshop. Many questions were raised during the Q&A sessions, which represented Kenyan people’s strong interests towards Japan.

Click here to jump to the link for the program of the workshop.(PDF)(125KB)
Click here to jump to the link for the list of the guest speaker and panelists.(PDF)(289KB)