Kenya–Kuwait relations

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Kenya – Kuwaiti relations
Map indicating locations of Kenya and Kuwait

Kenya
Kuwait

Kenyan–Kuwaiti relations are bilateral relations between Kenya and Kuwait.

History

President Uhuru Kenyatta visited Kuwait in 2013. He held talks with Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Kenyatta also attended the 3rd Africa-Arab economic summit which was held in Kuwait.[1] The Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Amina Mohamed also accompanied him.[2]

While addressing the 68th UN General Assembly, the Prime Minister of Kuwait, Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, condemned the terror attacks that had happened in Kenya. He also expressed his condolences to what he referred to as the friendly people of Kenya.[3]

Development cooperation

Kenya and Kuwait cooperate in a lot of areas. During the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, Kenya sent troops to Kuwait who later stayed on as peace keeping troops.[4]

Between 2007 and 2013 Kenya has received aid amounting to KES. 7 billion (EUR. 68 million) from Kuwait.[1]

Key areas for Kenya and Kuwaiti cooperation are:[5]

  • Infrastructure
  • Health
  • Education

Kuwait has helped fund the Nuno-Modogashe Road, rehabilitation of Wajir Hospital and schools in Borabu, Nyamira. Kuwaiti NGOs set up Umma University in Kajiado and a college in Thika.

Kuwait recognises that Kenya plays a key role in regional stability.[5]

During a drought in February 2022, Kuwait sent 34 tons of food to Mandera including rice, cooking oil, beans, and salt.[6]

Economic relations

In 2012, both countries signed a double tax avoidance and protection of investments agreement.[5] Other agreements signed include promotion of tourism and establishment of a joint commission of cooperation.[2]

Both countries are working on restarting trade and establishing direct flights.[4]

Diplomatic missions

Kenya has an embassy in Kuwait City. It was established in 2007.[7] Kuwait has an embassy in Nairobi. It was opened in 1965 and the first ambassador appointed in 1968.[4]

External links

  • Embassy of Kenya in Kuwait City

References

  1. ^ a b [1]. President Uhuru Kenyatta leaves for Africa-Arab Summit in Kuwait. Retrieved on 7 February 2015.
  2. ^ a b [2] Archived 2015-02-07 at the Wayback Machine. Kenya and Kuwait sign agreement to avoid double-taxation. Retrieved on 7 February 2015.
  3. ^ [3]. KUWAIT CONDEMNS DISGRACEFUL TERROR ATTACK IN KENYA. Retrieved on 7 February 2015.
  4. ^ a b c [4] Archived 2017-04-28 at the Wayback Machine. Kenya – spearheading development in East Africa. Retrieved on 7 February 2015.
  5. ^ a b c [5] Archived 2017-06-28 at the Wayback Machine. Kuwait and Kenya to increase trade volumes, says Kuwait Ambassador. Retrieved on 7 February 2015.
  6. ^ "Kuwait donates food relief to vulnerable households in Mandera". Kenya News Agency. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  7. ^ [6] Archived 2014-12-20 at the Wayback Machine. A NOTE FROM THE AMBASSADOR. Retrieved on 7 February 2015.
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