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Two prominent Kenyan creatives are currently in the United States as part of one of the world's most prestigious government exchange programmes, and their participation has sparked considerable interest back home.
Singer Nikita Kering and media personality Azeezah Hashim are among the Kenyan participants selected for the International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP), a flagship professional exchange initiative run by the US Department of State.
The pair have been sharing glimpses of their American experience online, with a striking image of one of them standing before the grand columned steps of the US Supreme Court capturing the solemn, reflective nature of the trip.
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The IVLP is far from an ordinary study tour. Established in 1940, the programme has brought together more than 230,000 international leaders across government, business, academia and other sectors.
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Its alumni roll call is extraordinary, counting over 500 former heads of state or government, 12 Nobel Laureates, more than 1,600 cabinet ministers and over 1,000 members of parliament among its graduates.
