When I landed in Nairobi and saw the signs “Karibu Kenya” at the airport, I immediately felt at home. As I take up my role as Israel’s Ambassador to Kenya — and concurrently to Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, and Seychelles — I feel both honoured and excited. Africa has always held a special place in my diplomatic career. Years ago, as Israel’s Ambassador to Senegal, the Gambia, Sierra Leone, Cape Verde and Guinea Bissau, I experienced firsthand the warmth, resilience, and creativity of African communities. I even learned Wolof, Senegal’s national language, so I could truly connect with people at all…