IKBC signs MoU with Uasin Gishu County
Eldoret, known as the home of champions was also the home of the first memorandum of understanding for India Kenya Business Council. This MoU was signed between IKBC and the Uasin Gishu County Government on Wednesday 6th November at the Eka Hotel, Eldoret at the IKBC Breakfast Meeting. This MoU is expected to increase collaborations, projects and enterprises between the two countries, India and Kenya.
It was signed by Mr. Abhishek Rana - Chairman, IKBC and Ms. Victorine Kapkiai
Chief Officer: Trade, Industrialization, Tourism, Co-operatives and Enterprise Development
County Govt of Uasin Gishu, Eldoret.
It was witnessed by High Commissioner of India to Kenya H.E. Namgya Khampa and H.E. Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim Governor of Uasin Gishu County.
Her Excellency, noted that this was a historical moment as trade between Africa and India is set to grow and Uasin Gishu County is a great strategic partner. Hon. Dr. Jonathan Bii acknowledged that development and growth happens better through partnerships and welcomed Indian investors to his county for business and especially sports collaborations, since it is also the home of Kenya’s world famous athletes.
The event also included remarks from the IKBC Advisory Members, Mr. TRM Ramamurthy, Mr. Sailada Gowri Shankar Rao and Mr. Vinay Rathi.
On behalf of Uasin Gishu County, their economic advisor, Mr. Philip Meli shared interesting economic facts about the county.
Chairman, Mr. Abhishek Rana noted, “this MoU will be very important for the future of Kenya because it will provide the expertise and strength of India in different projects including health, agriculture and more.” The event included the announcement of the appointment of Mr. Deepen Bhatt as the Advisory Council Member for IKBC in Uasin Gishu County.
IKBC Board and the High Commission team, including Mr. Rishabh Pewar and Sundeep Kulsari visited the Uasin Gishu County Governor office on Tuesday 5th November for a familiarization discussion. The delegation at the Governor’s office included IKBC Advisory Members, Mr. TRM Ramamurthy, Mr. P.V.S. Rao and Mr. Gowri Shankar Rao. They had significant interactions with the community and business members of Eldoret.
In the evening, the High Commission of India celebrated the 9th Ayurveda Day which was also attended by the Hindu Council of Kenya, India Asia Forum and IKBC. Ayurveda Day was established by the Government of India in 2017 and here in Kenya it was celebrated with the notable opening of Kutoi Hospital in Eldoret, the first Ayurveda Hospital in East Africa.
