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Kenya steps up role as region's powerhouse

Kenya's relations with Israel date far back. In the 1976 Entebbe raid dubbed Operation Thunderbolt, Kenya played a key role by aiding Israeli special forces to strike a massive blow at terrorism. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in the country to strengthen these ties.

Coming after visits by other dignitaries like US President Barack Obama, Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey and Pope Francis, Mr Natanyahu's visit raises Kenya's profile as an investment destination where anyone can do business.

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