What defines a strategic partnership at a time when multilateral systems are under pressure, climate challenges are escalating, and global alliances are constantly evolving?

This question anchored a high-level dialogue held at the University of Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library on Friday, March 13, 2026. The engagement brought together leaders from Kenya and France to reflect not only on their bilateral relations, but also on the future direction of global diplomacy.

On 24 February 2026, the Directorate of Corporate Affairs hosted senior officials from the Copenhagen Business School. In attendance were Director John Orindi, Prof. Paul Kamau from the Institute of Development Studies, Herbet Wamalwa, Paschialin Basil, Joseph Gakuo and Hilda Wanjiku. The Guests were Mr. Jesper Høegh Bøgstrup-Erasmus+ Coordinator & International Programme Manager and Ms. Berit Ballebye Okholm, the Administrative Programs Manager.

The University of Nairobi (UoN) is moving to formalize a robust academic partnership with the University of Warwick, aiming to enhance research, faculty exchange, and student mobility across the African continent.