Kenya, Morocco Sign Scholarship and Research Agreement in Higher Education Deal

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: April 10, 2026Country: Kenya

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Kenya, Morocco Sign Scholarship and Research Agreement in Higher Education Deal

On April 9, 2026, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba signed a memorandum of understanding with Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita during the inaugural Joint Commission for Cooperation between Kenya and Morocco. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in areas such as scholarships, internships, academic exchanges, and joint research. Both countries also signed 11 bilateral instruments covering various sectors, demonstrating their commitment to developing international partnerships in education.

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