{"id":4268,"date":"2026-10-06T08:20:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T08:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedawnrwanda.com\/?p=4268"},"modified":"2026-10-06T08:20:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T08:20:34","slug":"rwanda-kenya-seek-faster-implementation-of-bilateral-deals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedawnrwanda.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/06\/rwanda-kenya-seek-faster-implementation-of-bilateral-deals\/economy\/","title":{"rendered":"Rwanda, Kenya seek faster implementation of bilateral deals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Rwanda and Kenya are pushing for faster implementation of bilateral agreements as the two countries seek to expand trade, investment and infrastructure cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The call came Monday during the 10th session of the Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation (JPCC) in Nairobi, where senior officials reviewed progress in their relations and discussed new areas for collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teta Gisa Rwigema, Rwanda\u2019s director general for Africa at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the meeting should go beyond reviewing previous commitments and produce practical results for people in both countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis 10th JPCC gives us an important opportunity to move beyond reviewing progress and to ensure that our bilateral commitments translate into tangible outcomes for the people of Rwanda and Kenya,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two countries are already using their economic ties to address practical needs, particularly through the Northern Corridor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rwanda\u2019s Ambassador to Kenya, Ernest Rwamucyo, said access to the Port of Mombasa remains important for the landlocked country and welcomed Kenya\u2019s role in keeping the trade route efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A new petroleum supply arrangement between the two countries became operational last month when the MT Sea Wolf delivered Rwanda\u2019s first 40,000-tonne cargo of refined petroleum products at Mombasa. The arrangement uses Kenya\u2019s port, pipeline and storage infrastructure to supply Rwanda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rwamucyo said the development demonstrated the importance of the Northern Corridor to Rwanda\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya also wants to increase trade and investment with Rwanda, while Rwandan investment in Kenya includes shares in Kenya Pipeline Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya\u2019s Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Korir Sing\u2019oei, said stronger economic links between the two countries could also contribute to a more integrated and influential East African region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The countries are also discussing cooperation in infrastructure, energy and other sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya\u2019s Ambassador to Rwanda, Janet Mwawasi Oben, described the relationship as being based on trust, shared regional interests and a common economic vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The latest JPCC follows the previous meeting held in Kigali in April 2023, which ended with the signing of 10 cooperation agreements. Officials said the current discussions are intended to strengthen follow-up and identify areas requiring further action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rwanda and Kenya have maintained diplomatic relations since 1965, with the JPCC serving as one of the main frameworks for bilateral cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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