February 2nd, 2024<\/p>
On an official visit in Ivory Coast, on the occasion of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the implementation of the AGORA program in Kenya, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Hon. Ababu Namwamba <\/span>visited the commune of Abobo on Wednesday, February 7th, specifically at the AGORA.<\/p> Accompanied by the Ambassador of France in C\u00f4te d’Ivoire and the Mayor of Abobo, Kandia Camara, the Kenyan sports leader was there to observe the local situation firsthand.<\/p> \u00ab\u00a0I am grateful to President Alassane Ouattara and the Ivorian people for the flawless organization of the AFCON. As you know, my country will host the AFCON in 2027. Therefore, I am here in C\u00f4te d’Ivoire to learn from their example,\u00a0\u00bb he stated. He regarded it as the best-organized CAN ever.<\/p> Mayor Kandia Camara commended Kenya for its humility and emphasized the importance of South-South cooperation. \u00ab\u00a0We have experiences to share. All countries should exchange their insights,\u00a0\u00bb she expressed. She also praised President Alassane Ouattara for his efforts in making the Ivorian dream a reality.<\/p> \u00ab\u00a0We hope for a great victory for the Elephants of Ivory Coast. AFCON 2023 is hosted in Ivory Coast, and the cup should remain here,\u00a0\u00bb Kandia Camara remarked, also acknowledging the strong cooperation between Ivory Coast and France.<\/p> Following the first half of the Nigeria – South Africa match, Kandia Camara and her guests proceeded to the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimp\u00e9 to witness the Ivory Coast – DRC match.<\/p>