The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the University of Nairobi signed landmark agreements on Monday to boost academic cooperation and student exchanges between Israel and Kenya.
Lt. Gen. (ret.) Albert Kendagor, the East African country’s ambassador to Israel, joined Hebrew University officials for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and a student exchange agreement focused on joint research in food security, climate change, renewable energy and education.
H.E. the Ambassador of Kenya to Israel Amb.Albert Kendagor met Amb. Yossi Gal, VP for External Relations at Hebrew University, to strengthen ties with the University of Nairobi. The meeting culminated in an MoU between Hebrew University and University of Nairobi. pic.twitter.com/jvgc1MYcfU
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“Over the years, Hebrew University has welcomed numerous Kenyan students pursuing degrees across disciplines, including agriculture, public health, and the social sciences,” the university said. “The renewed partnership aims to further strengthen these academic bridges and encourage mutual learning between scholars and students from both nations.”
During Kendagor’s visit, Oron Shagrir, rector of the Hebrew University, presented the ambassador with a book on Albert Einstein.
Those in attendance at the signing also included Amb. Yossi Gal, Hebrew University’s vice president for external relations; Saul Burdman, dean of agriculture, food and environment; and Guy Harpaz, vice president for international affairs.
Kendagor also met Stanley Mburu, a Kenyan graduate student in the university’s international development program.
