Kenya–Sierra Leone relations are bilateral relations between Kenya and Sierra Leone.
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Cooperation
editKenya is one of the African Union member states that contributed troops to the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) from 1995 to 2005.[1] UNAMSIL's mission was to stabilise Sierra Leone and implement the Lome Peace Agreement. UNAMSIL's mission ended successfully in 2005.[2]
Ebola virus epidemic
editDuring the Ebola virus epidemic, Kenya donated US$1 million to Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.[3] However, Kenya had also banned travellers from all three countries during the ebola crisis. The ban also applied to travellers who had travelled through any of the three countries.[4]
The national carrier, Kenya Airways, had also suspended flights to the West African nations.[5]
During the ban, Sierra Leone threatened to review relations with Kenya and other African countries that isolated the ebola hit nations.[6]
In January 2015, Kenya sent 170 health workers to Sierra Leone and Liberia assist the ebola stricken countries.[7]
Trade
editTrade between both countries is considered to be minimal. In 2010 trade between both countries was worth Kes.55,854,210 (US$611,933). Kenya exported goods worth Kes.49,490,748 (US$542,215) to Sierra Leone. Therefore, trade between both countries is heavily in favour of Kenya.[1]
Main goods that Kenya exports to Sierra Leone are medicaments, printed matter, tea and mate, textiles, paper, cosmetics and electronics.[1]
Kenya's main imports from Sierra Leone include; Ores and concentrates of base metals, bearings, Furniture and parts of TV receivers.[1]
Diplomatic missions
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d [1]. KENYA AND SIERRA LEONE. Retrieved on 12 January 2015.
- ^ [2]. United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone. Retrieved on 12 January 2015.
- ^ [3] Archived 2015-01-12 at the Wayback Machine. Kenya Donates Kes. 87 million (US$1 million) to Fight Ebola in W. Africa. Retrieved on 12 January 2015.
- ^ "MINISTRY OF HEALTH – REPUBLIC OF KENYA". Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ^ [4]. Kenya bans travelers from Ebola-hit West Africa. Retrieved on 12 January 2015.
- ^ [5] Archived 2016-10-11 at the Wayback Machine. Sierra Leone to review ties with Kenya over Ebola response. Retrieved on 12 January 2015.
- ^ [6]. Kenya: Fight Ebola With Honour. Retrieved on 12 January 2015.