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Kenya maintains relations with various countries around the world. Its closest ties are with its fellow Swahili-speaking neighbors in the African Great Lakes region. Swahili speaking neighbours mainly include countries in the East African Community such as Burundi, the DRC, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

Kenya's relations with other states vary. The government of Ethiopia established political links in the colonial period with Kenya's then British administration, and today it is one of several national bodies with a diplomatic presence in Nairobi. Relations with Somalia have historically been tense, although there has been some military co-ordination against insurgents.

Elsewhere, the Kenyan government has political ties with China, India, Pakistan, Russia, United Arab Emirates, and Brazil. It also maintains relations with Western countries, particularly the United Kingdom, although political and economic instabilities are often blamed on Western activities (e.g. colonialism, paternalistic engagement, and post-colonial resource exploitation).

Diplomatic relations

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List of countries which Kenya maintains diplomatic relations with:

# Country Date
1  Ethiopia 12 December 1963[1]
2  United Kingdom 12 December 1963[2]
3  France 12 December 1963[3]
4  Israel 12 December 1963[4]
5  Serbia 12 December 1963[5]
6  Poland 13 December 1963[6]
7  China 14 December 1963[7]
8  India 14 December 1963[8]
9  Ghana 16 December 1963[9]
10  Germany 18 December 1963[10]
11  Pakistan 31 January 1964[11]
12  Czech Republic January 1964[12]
13  Sweden January 1964[13]
14  Netherlands 3 February 1964[14]
15  South Korea 7 February 1964[15]
16  Bulgaria 14 February 1964[16]
17  Russia 14 February 1964[17]
18  Norway 22 February 1964[18]
19   Switzerland 28 February 1964[19]
20  United States 2 March 1964[20]
21  Egypt 7 March 1964[21]
22  Hungary 21 March 1964[22]
23  Belgium 29 April 1964[23]
24  Canada 5 May 1964[24]
25  Liberia 21 May 1964[25]
26  Nigeria 28 May 1964[26]
27  Japan 1 June 1964[27]
28  Algeria 23 June 1964[28]
29  Italy 7 July 1964[29]
30  Ivory Coast 10 September 1964[30]
31  Denmark 23 October 1964[31]
32  Mali 4 November 1964[32]
33  Austria 15 December 1964[33]
34  Sudan 28 January 1965[34]
35  Rwanda 11 June 1965[35]
36  Finland 14 June 1965[36]
—  Holy See 19 June 1965[37]
37  Australia 23 August 1965[38]
38  Malawi 28 September 1965[39]
39  Argentina 31 September 1965[40]
40  Malaysia 1965[41]
41  Morocco 1965[42]
42  Greece 8 December 1966[43]
43  Spain 27 April 1967[44]
44  Guinea 14 June 1967[45]
45  Brazil 4 July 1967[46]
46  Thailand 25 July 1967[47]
47  Lebanon 16 August 1967[48]
48  Botswana 30 October 1967[49]
49  Zambia 5 December 1967[50]
50  Somalia 17 December 1967[51]
51  Burundi 1967[52][53]
52  Turkey 30 March 1968[54]
53  Kuwait 23 April 1968[55]
54  Democratic Republic of the Congo 24 April 1968[56]
55  Lesotho 20 June 1968[57][58]
56  Romania 22 June 1968[59]
57  Tunisia 26 November 1968[60]
58  Iraq 14 April 1969[61]
59  Saudi Arabia 12 May 1969[62]
60  Senegal 13 March 1970[63]
61  Venezuela 30 April 1970[64]
62  Eswatini 18 May 1970[65]
63  Yemen 15 August 1970[66]
64  Guyana December 1970[67]
65  Sri Lanka 1970[68]
66  Iran 3 October 1971[69]
67  Cameroon 5 September 1972[70]
68  Cyprus 1972[71]
69  Iceland 30 October 1973[72]
70  Colombia 27 January 1975[73]
71    Nepal 3 June 1975[74]
72  Philippines 4 July 1975[75]
73  Chile September 1975[76]
74  Peru 25 February 1976[77]
75  Oman 4 March 1976[78]
76  Jamaica 19 March 1976[79]
77  Gabon 10 July 1976[80]
78  Mozambique 5 November 1976[81]
79  Bangladesh 23 November 1976[82]
80  Portugal 10 January 1977[83]
81  Mexico 15 March 1977[84]
82  Uganda 8 February 1978[85]
83  Libya 7 November 1978[86]
84  Sierra Leone 16 January 1979[87]
85  Ireland 4 April 1979[88]
86  Indonesia 15 October 1979[89]
87  Niger 12 May 1981[90]
88  Benin 12 March 1982[91]
89  United Arab Emirates 5 June 1982[92]
90  New Zealand 9 June 1982[93]
91  Uruguay 20 July 1982[94]
92  Costa Rica 13 November 1982[95]
93  Albania 2 February 1983[96]
94  Zimbabwe 5 March 1983[97]
95  Tanzania 13 December 1983[98]
96  Djibouti 13 March 1984[99]
97  Togo 9 April 1985[100]
98  Angola 22 July 1985[101]
99  Seychelles 10 January 1990[102]
100  Namibia 21 March 1990[103]
101  Singapore 30 September 1991[104]
102  South Africa 8 May 1992[105]
103  Slovakia 15 January 1993[106]
104  Ukraine 5 May 1993[107]
105  Armenia 13 July 1993[108]
106  Eritrea 14 September 1993[109]
107  Kazakhstan 15 November 1993[110]
108  Belarus 17 November 1993[111]
109  Luxembourg 20 September 1995[112]
110  Cuba 19 October 1995[113]
111  Maldives 23 October 1995[114]
112  Vietnam 21 December 1995[115]
113  Latvia 23 April 1996[116]
114  Lithuania 28 July 1997[117]
115  Myanmar 26 September 1997[115]
116  Jordan 1998[118][119]
117  Kyrgyzstan 12 December 2000[115]
118  Estonia 31 October 2001[120]
119  Burkina Faso 25 March 2003[121]
120  Qatar 28 December 2003[122]
121  Azerbaijan 28 May 2004[115]
122  Mauritania 20 July 2004[121]
123  Slovenia 3 November 2004[115]
124  Malta 5 November 2004[115]
125  Croatia 1 December 2004[123]
—  Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic 25 June 2005[124]
126  North Macedonia 1 February 2006[115]
127  Syria 23 April 2007[125]
128  Chad 26 May 2007[126]
—  Sovereign Military Order of Malta 14 September 2007[127]
129  Dominican Republic 9 October 2007[128]
130  Mauritius 16 April 2008[121]
131  Brunei 11 August 2008[129]
132  Guatemala 25 September 2008[115]
133  Bosnia and Herzegovina 26 September 2008[115]
134  North Korea 26 September 2008[115]
135  Gambia 15 October 2008[126]
136  Laos 11 December 2008[130]
137  Paraguay 25 September 2009[115]
138  Trinidad and Tobago 12 October 2009[126]
139  Georgia 2 July 2010[115]
140  Fiji 21 September 2010[115]
141  Bahrain 25 September 2010[115]
142  South Sudan 9 July 2011[131]
143  Montenegro 6 October 2011[115]
144  Cambodia 16 December 2011[115]
145  Mongolia 22 March 2012[115]
146  Republic of the Congo 28 August 2012[126]
147  Barbados 3 September 2014[132]
148  El Salvador 28 September 2015[133]
149  Saint Kitts and Nevis 22 September 2016[115]
150  Nicaragua 30 July 2019[115]
151  Tajikistan 6 August 2019[115]
152  Suriname 24 September 2019[115]
153  Panama 26 September 2019[115]
154  Saint Lucia 10 December 2019[115]
155  Guinea-Bissau 7 January 2020[134]
156  Dominica 1 July 2020[135]
157  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 12 August 2020[136]
158  San Marino 12 May 2021[137]
159  Honduras 23 September 2021[138]
160  Andorra 16 February 2022[139]
161  Moldova 1 March 2022[115]
162  Liechtenstein 29 April 2022[140]
163  Belize 22 June 2022[141]
164  Antigua and Barbuda 23 June 2022[142]
165  Turkmenistan 14 March 2023[115]
166  Comoros 1 September 2023[143]
167  Haiti 20 September 2023[144]
168  Grenada 20 September 2023[145]
169  Bahamas 19 January 2024[146]
170  Cape Verde Unknown
171  Central African Republic Unknown
172  Equatorial Guinea Unknown
173  Ecuador Unknown
174  Madagascar Unknown
—  State of Palestine Unknown
175  São Tomé and Príncipe Unknown

Bilateral relations

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Africa

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East African Community

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Country Formal relations established Notes
 Burundi
Main article: Burundi–Kenya relations

Burundi is a partner of Kenya in many areas, particularly trade, security (military), education, agriculture and energy. In 2011, both countries signed a comprehensive bilateral agreement to promote development and technology transfer in agriculture, livestock and fisheries development between them.

During the Burundian ethnic clashes, a significant number of Burundians took up refuge in Kenya. Burundi, along with Kenya, is one of the Swahili-speaking states in the African Great Lakes region.

  • Burundi has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has an embassy in Bujumbura.
 Democratic Republic of the Congo
Main article: Democratic Republic of the Congo–Kenya relations

The DRC is a strategic partner of Kenya in many areas, particularly trade and security.

The peace deal between the Government of the DRC and leaders of the M23 rebellion was brokered by multiple parties and was signed in Nairobi in late 2013. M23 was routed in a UN-backed offensive by government troops. Under the deal there would be no amnesty for those wanted for war crimes. The deal was hosted by Uhuru Kenyatta, the President of Kenya.[147] By the end of 2014 both countries were to sign a Joint Commission for Cooperation. Under the agreement Kenya was to establish a consulate in Goma and DRC in Mombasa[148] The deal would help deepen trade and investment between both countries.

Both countries are inhabited by significant Swahili speaking populations, Swahili is the national language in both countries. Kenya and the DRC share some cultural similarities.

  • DR Congo has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has an embassy in Kinshasa.
 Rwanda 11 June 1965 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 June 1965 when first Ambassador of Rwanda to Kenya (resident in Kampala) Mr. Malahie Musabyimana presented his credentials to President Kenyatta.[149]
Main article: Kenya–Rwanda relations

Kenya is a partner of Rwanda in many areas, particularly trade, security (military), education, agriculture and energy.

It is estimated that there are about 100,000 Rwandese immigrants in Kenya.

Both countries have on multiple occasions signed various memoranda of understanding. These MOUs involve co-operative technical assistance and development between the two countries.[150]

Kenya has a significant expat community in Rwanda.

  • Kenya has a high commission in Kigali.
  • Rwanda has a high commission in Nairobi.
 South Sudan
Main article: Kenya–South Sudan relations

South Sudan is a strategic partner of Kenya in many areas. Both countries have cultural similarities as many people from South Sudan lived in Kenya before independence.

Kenya is said to have contributed a to South Sudan's independence. The Machakos Protocol signed in Kenya in 2002 saw a ceasefire signed between Sudan and the Southern Sudanese. It was the first of many agreements that led to the creation of Southern Sudan autonomous region which later on led to the independence of South Sudan in 2011. During the independence movement leaders of the freedom movement lived in Kenya. At the peak of the second Sudanese civil war Kenya hosted about 100,000 South Sudanese people.[151]

  • Kenya has an embassy in Juba.
  • South Sudan has an embassy in Nairobi.
 Tanzania 13 December 1983 Both countries established full diplomatic relations on 13 December 1983[152]
Main article: Kenya–Tanzania relations

Tanzania is a partner of Kenya in many areas, particularly trade, security (military), education, agriculture and energy.

The first high commissions of Kenya in Tanzania and vice versa were opened after the independence of Kenya. However, after the breakup of the EAC in 1977, both countries severed diplomatic ties. The breakup of the first EAC which was founded in 1967 was brought about by ideological differences between Tanzania and Kenya. As it was during the cold war African countries were making decisions on whether to become socialist or capitalist. Kenya's leader Kenyatta was intent on making sure that Kenya wouldn't become socialist and Kenya stuck to capitalism. Tanzania on the other hand championed for Ujamaa, a major African socialist policy.[153]

Tanzania and Kenya resumed diplomatic ties in 1983.[154] By that time, a lot of factors were slowing the idea of Ujamaa in Tanzania among them the war with Uganda and many other social factors.[citation needed]

Today both countries enjoy healthy relations. Both countries are inhabited by the world's largest Swahili speaking populations, Swahili is the official and national language in both countries. Kenya and Tanzania share a lot of cultural similarities.

  • Kenya has a high commission in Dar-es-Salaam.
  • Tanzania has a high commission in Nairobi and a consulate-general in Mombasa.
 Uganda 8 February 1978 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 February 1978[155]
Main article: Kenya–Uganda relations

The two East African Community countries are partners in many areas, particularly in the trade, infrastructure, security (military), education, agriculture and energy sectors.

From 1961 to 1965, the two states along with Tanzania were united in the East African Common Services Organisation, a common market with a loose federal structure.[156] Kenya and Uganda were also founding members of the original East African Community (EAC), which later collapsed due to ideological differences and territorial disputes within itself.

On 7 July 2000, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania reestablished the EAC. It has contributed a great deal in improving trade and overall relations between Kenya and Uganda.

The countries are both inhabited by significant Swahili-speaking populations, and share significant cultural similarities.

  • Kenya has a high commission in Kampala.
  • Uganda has a high commission in Nairobi.

Rest of Africa

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Country Formal relations established Notes
 Algeria 23 June 1964 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 June 1964 when the Algerian ambassador to Kenya, Mr. Nouredien Djoudi, presented his credentials to the Governor-General.[157]
Main article: Algeria–Kenya relations
 Angola 22 July 1985 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 July 1985 when Kenya's Ambassador to Angola Mr. John Kaumau Kimani presented his credentials.[158]
Main article: Angola–Kenya relations
  • Angola has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has an embassy in Luanda.
 Benin 12 March 1982 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 March 1982 when first ambassador of Kenya to Benin Alfred Imbahale Machayo presented his credentials to Head of State of Benin Mr. Mathieu Kérékou.[159]
 Botswana 30 October 1967 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 October 1967.[160]
Main article: Botswana–Kenya relations
  • Botswana has a high commission in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has a high commission in Gaborone.
 Cameroon 5 September 1972 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 September 1972[161]
 Cote d'Ivoire 10 September 1964 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 September 1964 when Mr. Honore Polneau, the Ivory Coast's Ambassador in Tanzania, has been nominated in addition as Ambassador to Kenya.[162]
 Djibouti 13 March 1984 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 March 1984.[163]
Main article: Djibouti–Kenya relations
  • Djibouti has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has an embassy in Djibouti City.
 Egypt
Main article: Egypt–Kenya relations
  • Egypt has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has an embassy in Cairo.
 Eritrea 14 September 1993 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 September 1993 when Beyene Russom presented his credentials as Eritrea first ambassador of Kenya to President Moi[164]
 Eswatini 18 May 1970 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 May 1970 when first High Commissioner of Swaziland to Kenya Mr. Martin Buya Ndiniso, has presented his credentials to President Kenyatta.[165]
 Ethiopia 26 June 1964 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 June 1964 and opened Ethiopian Embassy in Nairobi.[166][167]
Main article: Ethiopia–Kenya relations

Relations between Kenya and Ethiopia date back to 1954, when the Ethiopian authorities under Haile Selassie I established an honorary consulate general in the British Kenya Colony. In 1961, prior to Kenya's independence, Ethiopia appointed its first ambassador to Kenya, and six years later Kenya opened an embassy in Addis Ababa.[168]

The border between the two countries is based on a treaty signed by Ethiopia and Kenya on 9 June 1970, which determines the present-day boundary, abrogating all previous boundary treaties. This border has been subjected to demarcation.[169]

  • Ethiopia has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has an embassy in Addis Ababa.
 Gabon 10 July 1976 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 July 1976 when first Ambassador of Gabon to Kenya Mr. Pierre Mebaley presented his credentials to President Kenyatta.[80]
 Ghana 16 December 1963 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 December 1963[170]
Main article: Ghana–Kenya relations
  • Ghana has a high commission in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has a high commission in Accra.
 Libya 7 November 1978 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 November 1978[171]
 Madagascar
  • Kenya is accredited to Madagascar from its high commission in Maputo, Mozambique.
  • Madagascar is accredited to Kenya from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
 Malawi 28 September 1965 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 September 1965[172]
 Mozambique 5 November 1976 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 November 1976 when Ambassador of Kenya Hon. Kiyinda Nincola, has presented his credentials to President of Mozambique Samora Moises Machel.[81]
Main article: Kenya–Mozambique relations
  • Kenya has a high commission in Maputo.
  • Mozambique has a high commission in Nairobi.
 Namibia 22 March 1990 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 March 1990 when was officially opened the Kenya High Commission in Windhoek.[173]
Main article: Kenya–Namibia relations
  • Kenya has a high commission in Windhoek.
  • Namibia is accredited to Kenya from its high commission in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
 Niger 12 May 1981 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 May 1981 when Ambassador of Niger to Kenya presented his credentials to President Daniel Arap Moi.[174]
 Nigeria
Main article: Kenya–Nigeria relations
  • Kenya has a high commission in Abuja.
  • Nigeria has a high commission in Nairobi.
 Somalia
Main article: Kenya–Somalia relations

Relations between Kenya and Somalia have historically been tense. Agitations over self-determination in the Somali-inhabited Northern Frontier District culminated in the Shifta War during the 1960s.[175] Although the conflict ended in a cease-fire, Somalis in the region still identify and maintain close ties with their kin in Somalia.[176]

In October 2011, a coordinated operation between the Somali military and the Kenyan military began against the Al-Shabaab group of insurgents in southern Somalia.[177][178] The mission was officially led by the Somali army, with the Kenyan forces providing a support role.[178] In early June 2012, Kenyan troops were formally integrated into AMISOM.[179]

  • Kenya is accredited to Somalia from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs based in Nairobi.
  • Somalia has an embassy in Nairobi.
 South Africa 12 April 1994 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 April 1994[180]
Main article: Kenya–South Africa relations
  • Kenya has a high commission in Pretoria.
  • South Africa has a high commission in Nairobi.
 Sudan 28 January 1965 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 January 1965 when was accredited first ambassador of Sudan to Kenya Sayed Mohammed Mirghani[181]
Main article: Kenya–Sudan relations
  • Kenya has an embassy in Khartoum.
  • Sudan has an embassy in Nairobi.
 Togo 9 April 1985 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 April 1985 when Ambassador of Kenya Mr. Kefa Onyoni presented letters of credentials to President of Togo, general Gnassingbe Eyadema.[182]
 Zambia
Main article: Kenya–Zambia relations
  • Kenya has a high commission in Lusaka.
  • Zambia has a high commission in Nairobi.
 Zimbabwe
Main article: Kenya–Zimbabwe relations
  • Kenya has an embassy in Harare.
  • Zimbabwe has an embassy in Nairobi.

Americas

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Country Formal relations established Notes
 Barbados 3 September 2014 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 September 2014[183]
Main article: Barbados–Kenya relations
 Brazil 4 July 1967 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 July 1967[46]
Main article: Brazil–Kenya relations
  • Brazil has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has an embassy in Brasília.
 Canada 5 May 1964 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 May 1964[185]
Main article: Canada–Kenya relations
  • Canada has a high commission in Nairobi.[186]
  • Kenya has a high commission in Ottawa.[187]
 Chile September 1975 Both countries established diplomatic relations in September 1975[188]
Main article: Chile–Kenya relations
  • Chile has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya is accredited to Chile from its embassy in Brasília, Brazil.
 Colombia 27 January 1975 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 January 1975[189]
Main article: Colombia–Kenya relations
  • Colombia has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya is accredited to Colombia from its embassy in Brasília, Brazil.
 Costa Rica 13 November 1982 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 November 1982 when first ambassador of Costa Rica to Kenya Mr. Miguel Yamuni presented his credentials to Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moi.[190]
  • Costa Rica has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya does not have an accreditation to Costa Rica.
 Cuba 19 October 1995 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 October 1995[191]
Main article: Cuba–Kenya relations
  • Cuba has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has an embassy in Havana.
 Jamaica 19 March 1976 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 March 1976[192]
Main article: Jamaica–Kenya relations
President Kenyatta made a state visit in August 2019. He met and held talks with Prime Minister Holness.

Kenyatta was the main guest for the celebration of the 57th Independence Day Jamaica.[193] Both leaders (Holness and Kenyatta) also launched the celebrations to mark the International Decade for People of African Descent.[194]

  • Jamaica is accredited to Kenya from its high commission in Pretoria, South Africa.
  • Kenya is accredited to Jamaica from its embassy in Havana, Cuba.
 Mexico 15 March 1977 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 March 1977[195]
Main article: Kenya–Mexico relations
  • Kenya is represented in Mexico from its embassy in Washington, DC.[196]
  • Mexico has an embassy in Nairobi.[197]
 Peru 25 February 1976 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 February 1976[198]
  • Peru has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya is accredited to Peru from its embassy in Brasília, Brazil.
 United States 12 December 1963
Main article: Kenya–United States relations

After Kenya's independence on 12 December 1963, the United States immediately recognized the new nation and moved to establish diplomatic relations. The embassy in Nairobi was opened on 12 December 1963[199]

 Uruguay 20 July 1982 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 July 1982[201]
 Venezuela 30 April 1970 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 April 1970[202]
Main article: Kenya–Venezuela relations
  • Kenya is accredited to Venezuela from its embassy in Brasília, Brazil.
  • Venezuela has an embassy in Nairobi.

Asia

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Country Formal relations established Notes
 Azerbaijan 28 May 2004 Main Article: Azerbaijan-Kenya relations
  • Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of  Kenya were established on 28 May 2004[203]
  • Cooperation between the two countries covers such areas as tourism, science, education, and so on.[204]
 Bangladesh 23 November 1976 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 November 1976 when the first Bangladesh Ambassador to Kenya Mr. Muhammad Sultan, presented his credentials to President Kenyatta[82]
 China 14 December 1963 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 December 1963[205]
Main article: China–Kenya relations

Chinese-Kenyan relations date back to 14 December 1963, two days after the formal establishment of Kenyan independence, when China became the fourth country to open an embassy in Nairobi.[206] Military exchange between the two countries has been increasing in the past decade. General Liu Jingsong, commander of the Lanzhou Military Region, led China's first military delegation to Kenya in December 1996; Major General Nick Leshan, commander of the Kenyan air force, paid a return visit in 1997.[207] Kenyan president Mwai Kibaki visited Beijing in August 2005.[208]

  • China has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has an embassy in Beijing.
 India 14 December 1963 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 December 1963[209]
Main article: India–Kenya relations
  • India has a High Commission in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has a High Commission in New Delhi.
 Indonesia 15 October 1979 Both countries established diplomatic relations in 15 October 1979[89]
Main article: Indonesia–Kenya relations
  • Indonesia has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has an embassy in Jakarta.
 Iran 3 October 1971 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 October 1971.[69]
Main article: Iran–Kenya relations
  • Iran has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has an embassy in Tehran.
 Israel 12 December 1963[210] Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 December 1963 and opened Embassy of Israel in Nairobi. Kenya broken diplomatic relations with Israel on 1 November 1973. Diplomatic relations were re-established on 23 December 1988.[211]
Main article: Israel–Kenya relations
 Japan
Main article: Japan–Kenya relations
  • Japan has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has an embassy in Tokyo.
 Kuwait 23 April 1968 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 April 1968 when has been accredited first Ambassador of Kuwait to Kenya with residence in Nairobi Mr. Mohammad A. Al-Mishari.[214]
 Malaysia 1965 Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1965[215]
Main article: Kenya–Malaysia relations
  • Kenya has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Malaysia has a high commission in Nairobi.
 Oman 4 March 1976 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 March 1976[216]
Main article: Kenya–Oman relations
  • Kenya has an embassy in Muscat.
  • Oman has an embassy in Nairobi.
 Pakistan 31 January 1964 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 31 January 1964 when Mr. K.K.Panni, High Commissioner of Pakistan to Kenya presented his credentials.[217]
Main article: Kenya–Pakistan relations

Relations between Pakistan and Kenya were established in the 1960s, when Pakistan expressed its support for Kenya in obtaining independence from British rule. Ever since, relations between the two nations have been warm; with both countries having had discussed previously in the Pakistan-Kenya Joint Ministerial Commission session which was hosted in Nairobi in 2004, about boosting bilateral trade and economic relations.[218]

  • Kenya has a high commission in Islamabad.
  • Pakistan has a high commission in Nairobi.
 Palestine

Both countries maintain diplomatic relations as the State of Palestine maintains an embassy in Nairobi.[219]

 Philippines 20 May 1975

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 May 1975[220]

The Philippines and Kenya have forged a historic agreement to strengthen ties between both countries. Under a Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation(JCBC)[221]

  • Kenya is accredited to the Philippines from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • The Philippines has an embassy in Nairobi.
 Qatar 28 December 2003 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 December 2003.[222]
Main article: Kenya–Qatar relations
  • Kenya has an embassy in Doha.
  • Qatar has an embassy in Nairobi.
 Saudi Arabia 12 May 1969 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 May 1969 when Kenya's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Japheth Kimanzi Ilako, has presented his credentials to King Faisal.[223]
Main article: Kenya–Saudi Arabia relations
  • Kenya has an embassy in Riyadh.[224]
  • Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Nairobi.[225]
 South Korea 7 February 1964 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 February 1964[226]
Main article: Kenya–South Korea relations
 Sri Lanka 4 September 1970 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 September 1970 when Mr. Fonseca has been appointed the first Ceylonese High Commissioner to Kenya.[227]
 Turkey 30 March 1968 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 March 1968[228]
Main article: Kenya–Turkey relations
 United Arab Emirates 5 June 1982 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 June 1982[230]
Main article: Kenya–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Kenya has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Nairobi.

Europe

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Country Formal relations established Notes
 Austria 15 December 1964 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 December 1964 when established Austrian Embassy in Nairobi.[231]
  • Austria has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has an embassy in Vienna.
 Belgium 29 April 1964 Diplomatic relations were established on 29 April 1964 when Mr. A. Bullens, Belgian Ambassador to Kenya, presented his credentials to the Governor-General.[232]
  • Belgium has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has an embassy in Brussels.
 Denmark 23 October 1964 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 October 1964 when was accredited first Denmark's ambassador to Kenya Birger Abrahamson[233]
Main article: Denmark-Kenya relations
  • Denmark has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.
 Finland 14 June 1965 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 June 1965[234]
Main article: Finland–Kenya relations
  • Finland has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya is accredited to Finland from its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.
 France 12 December 1963 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 December 1963[235]
Main article: France–Kenya relations
  • France has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has an embassy in Paris.
 Germany 18 December 1963 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 December 1963[236]
Main article: Germany–Kenya relations
  • Germany has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has an embassy in Berlin.
 Greece 8 December 1966 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 December 1966 when accredited first ambassador of Greece to Kenya with residence in Nairobi Mr. George C. Papadopoulos.[237]
Main article: Greece-Kenya relations
  • Greece has an embassy in Nairobi and an honorary consulate in Mombasa.
  • Kenya is accredited to Greece from its embassy in Rome, Italy and maintains an honorary consulate in Athens.

Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs about relations with Kenya Archived 23 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine
Consulate of the Republic of Kenya in Hellenic Republic

 Ireland 4 April 1979 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 April 1979 when the first Irish Ambassador to Kenya, Mr. Michael Christopher Green presented his credentials to President Moi.[238]
  • Ireland has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has an embassy in Dublin.
 Italy
Main article: Italy–Kenya relations
  • Italy has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has an embassy in Rome.
 Netherlands 3 February 1964 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 February 1964 when Mr. W. P. L. G. de Boer, the first Ambassador of the Netherlands to Kenya presented his credentials.[239]
Main article: Kenya–Netherlands relations
  • Kenya has an embassy in The Hague.
  • Netherlands has an embassy in Nairobi.
 Norway 22 February 1964 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 February 1964[240]
Main article: Kenya–Norway relations
  • Kenya is accredited to Norway from its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Norway has an embassy in Nairobi.
 Portugal 10 January 1977 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 January 1977[241]
  • Portugal has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya is represented in Portugal through its embassy in Paris .
 Poland 13 December 1963 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 December 1963[242]
Main article: Kenya–Poland relations
  • Kenya is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Rome, Italy.
  • Poland has an embassy in Nairobi.
 Russia 14 December 1963 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 December 1963[243]
Main article: Kenya–Russia relations
  • Russia has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has an embassy in Moscow.
 Spain 27 April 1967 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 April 1967[244]
Main article: Kenya-Spain relations
  • Kenya has an embassy in Madrid.
  • Spain has an embassy in Nairobi.
 Sweden January 1964[13] Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1964[245]
Main article: Kenya–Sweden relations
  • Kenya has an embassy in Stockholm.
  • Sweden has an embassy in Nairobi.
  Switzerland 28 February 1964 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 February 1964 when appointed first Ambassador of Switzerland to Kenya (resident in Addis Ababa) Mr. Roger Dürr[246]
Main article: Kenya–Switzerland relations
  • Kenya has an embassy in Bern.
  • Switzerland has an embassy in Nairobi
 United Kingdom 12 December 1963
Main article: Kenya–United Kingdom relations

Kenya established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 12 December 1963.

The UK governed Kenya from 1895 to 1963, when it achieved full independence.

Both countries share common membership of the Commonwealth, and the World Trade Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have an Economic Partnership Agreement,[248] a Defence Cooperation Agreement,[249] a Development Partnership,[250] and an Investment Agreement.[251]

In 1895, Britain established the East Africa Protectorate (British East Africa), centred in present-day Kenya and the larger African Great Lakes region. Four years later, the British founded the settlement of Nairobi as a simple rail depot on the railway linking Mombasa to Uganda.[252] The town quickly grew to become the capital of British East Africa in 1905, with Lieutenant Colonel J. Hayes Sadler as the first governor and commander in chief.

In 1920, the East Africa Protectorate was transformed into a British crown colony, the Kenya Colony. In 1952, Elizabeth II, ascended the throne while visiting Kenya on her and the Duke of Edinburgh's tour of the British Empire and Commonwealth. Two years later, Britain founded the Nairobi Securities Exchange as a voluntary association of stockbrokers in the European community registered under the Societies Act.

Oceania

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Country Formal relations established Notes
 Australia 23 August 1965 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 August 1965[253]
Main article: Australia–Kenya relations
  • Australia has a high commission in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has a high commission in Canberra.
 New Zealand 9 June 1982 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 June 1982 when New Zealand's first High Commissioner to Kenya (resident in Athens) Mr. Paul Cotton presented his credentials to President Daniel T. Moi in Nairobi[254]
  • Kenya is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra.
  • New Zealand is accredited to Kenya from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Kenya and the Commonwealth of Nations

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Kenya has been a member state of the Commonwealth of Nations since 1963, when it became independent. The nation became a republic in the Commonwealth of Nations in 1964.

Kenya is also a member of the UN and hosts the UN Office in Nairobi, which is the UN Headquarters in Africa.[255] The office was established in 1996.

International trips made by presidents of Kenya

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Uhuru Kenyatta

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Further information: List of international presidential trips made by Uhuru Kenyatta
Countries visited by Kenyatta during his presidency 2013-2022

Uhuru Kenyatta made a 119 International trips to 52 countries during his presidency. The president served two full 5-year terms and made more international official visits than any of his predecessors. Kenyatta mainly made a majority of his visits within Africa and also attended various business forums and multi-lateral international events around the world.

William Ruto

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Further information: List of international presidential trips made by William Ruto
Countries visited by William Ruto during his presidency

William Ruto made his first international trip in September of 2022 since he began his presidency on 13 September 2022.

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