Kenya, France strengthen ties at 2025 French Week in Nairobi

By:  Kanto Kai Okanta

Kenya and France reaffirmed their strong bilateral ties this morning as Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo, officially opened the 2025 French Week in Nairobi. The event, organised by the French Chamber of Commerce in Kenya (FCCK), is in its third edition and provides a platform for networking and discussions on emerging technologies.

The three-day event brings together French and Kenyan companies to showcase projects, innovations, and expertise across sectors including energy, healthcare, infrastructure, retail, and skills development. Discussions also focus on leveraging public-private partnerships to create new avenues for collaboration between the two nations.

Speaking at the opening, Kabogo outlined the Kenyan government’s commitment to providing robust policy, regulatory, and governance frameworks, alongside data protection measures, to ensure a resilient, secure, and inclusive ICT ecosystem. These efforts aim to enhance Kenya’s competitiveness on the global stage.

The event was attended by key dignitaries including the Ambassador of France to Kenya, H.E. Arnaud Suquet; FCCK President, Thibault Flichy; FCCK Executive Director, Domitille Guilloton; and Novotel General Manager, Fabio Gonsalves, among other stakeholders.

The French Week is expected to facilitate strengthened partnerships and foster innovation-driven growth between Kenya and France in the coming years.