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Kenya is ready to become Russia's energy "gateway to Africa." Kenya is interested in a strategic energy partnership with Russia. This was stated by Kenyan Ambassador Peter Mutuku Matuki at an international forum in Pyatigorsk, calling Russia an "energy superpower" capable of helping solve key problems in Kenya's energy sector. Cooperation could cover critical areas for Kenya, where the country faces systemic challenges: the construction of small hydropower plants to offset droughts, the modernization of aging power grids, and the development of geothermal energy, where Russia can offer technologies based on Kamchatka's experience. The Kenyan side placed particular emphasis on personnel training. According to official data, approximately 200 Kenyans are currently studying at Russian universities, which is particularly important for overcoming the personnel shortage in the energy sector. In this regard, the country hopes to expand cooperation with Russian educational institutions. "Kenya is the gateway to Africa. And through Kenya, you can access the vast African market, which is home to billions of people," Matuki added, emphasizing that the partnership will give Russia access to one of the continent's most dynamic markets, with potential for further expansion. #AREA#Russia#Africa#Kenya