The symposium, themed “Reshaping India–Kenya Cooperation in the 21st Century,” will bring together senior government officials, diplomats, security experts, economists, academics, and private-sector leaders to discuss the future of the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Principal Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Korir Sing’Oei, will attend the event as Chief Guest.

In a joint statement, GLOCEPS and the High Commission of India said the symposium comes at a pivotal time, as Kenya and India prepare to mark 63 years of diplomatic relations amid shifting global geopolitics, rapid technological advances, and evolving regional security dynamics.

The statement noted that the forum builds on strategic commitments reaffirmed during President William Ruto’s State Visit to India in December 2023, and aims to develop practical policy frameworks while strengthening institutional cooperation between the two nations. It was signed by GLOCEPS Executive Director Dr. Kenedy Asembo and Indian High Commissioner Adarsh Swaika.

The symposium will feature two major thematic sessions. The first, “India–Kenya Strategic Collaboration in a Changing Indo-Pacific and Eastern Africa Landscape,” will focus on enhancing strategic alignment, security cooperation, and regional engagement.

The second session, “India–Kenya Economic Collaboration in a Changing Global Environment,” will examine opportunities to expand trade, investment, innovation, and human capital partnerships.

Organizers said the forum is expected to generate policy-relevant insights to support national and regional decision-making.

The event also highlights GLOCEPS’ commitment to evidence-based policy research and strategic foresight, while reinforcing India’s expanding engagement with Eastern Africa as a key partner in stability, development, and innovation.