Kenyan–Kuwaiti relations are bilateral relations between Kenya and Kuwait.
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History
editPresident 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][4]
Development cooperation
editKenya 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.[5]
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:[6]
- 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.[6]
During a drought in February 2022, Kuwait sent 34 tons of food to Mandera including rice, cooking oil, beans, and salt.[7]
Economic relations
editIn 2012, both countries signed a double tax avoidance and protection of investments agreement.[6] 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.[5]
Diplomatic missions
editKenya has an embassy in Kuwait City. It was established in 2007.[8] Kuwait has an embassy in Nairobi. It was opened in 1965 and the first ambassador appointed in 1968.[5]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ a b [1]. President Uhuru Kenyatta leaves for Africa-Arab Summit in Kuwait. Retrieved on 7 February 2015.
- ^ 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]. KUWAIT CONDEMNS DISGRACEFUL TERROR ATTACK IN KENYA. Retrieved on 7 February 2015.
- ^ "KUNA : HH Amir representative condemns attack on mall in Kenya - Politics - 26/09/2013". www.kuna.net.kw. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ a b c [4] Archived 2017-04-28 at the Wayback Machine. Kenya – spearheading development in East Africa. Retrieved on 7 February 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Kuwait donates food relief to vulnerable households in Mandera". Kenya News Agency. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ [6] Archived 2014-12-20 at the Wayback Machine. A NOTE FROM THE AMBASSADOR. Retrieved on 7 February 2015.