Kenya–Singapore relations are bilateral relations between Kenya and Singapore. Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
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History
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President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, visited Singapore in September 2019 for the Singapore Summit. He also met and held talks with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Both leaders signed a few agreements including:[1][2]
- FinTech Cooperation Agreement - to support digital infrastructure development in Kenya
- Bilateral Investment Treaty
Trade
editTotal trade is approximately KES. 6.1 billion (US$61.3 million) S$85.4 million in 2017.[3]
Kenya exported goods worth KES. 1 billion (US$10 million) S$13.9 million to Singapore. Singapore exported goods worth KES. 5.16 billion (US$51.3 million) S$71.4 million.[3]
Kenya's main exports to Singapore include: tea, fruits, nuts and vegetables.[4]
Singapore's main exports to Kenya include: synthetic fibers and polymers.[4]
Enterprise Singapore opened its 3rd Sub-Saharan Africa office in Nairobi in 2018.[5]
Diplomatic missions
editKenya's High Commission in New Delhi is accredited to Singapore.[6] Singapore's mission to Kenya is based in Singapore.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ [1]. PM Lee meets visiting leaders from Kenya, Japan. Retrieved on 16 February 2020.
- ^ [2]. Visit by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta - Sep 2019. Retrieved on 16 February 2020.
- ^ a b [3]. Singapore, Kenya ink two pacts to boost investment flows. Retrieved on 16 February 2020.
- ^ a b [4]. Kenya inks deal with Singapore to eliminate double taxation. Retrieved on 16 February 2020.
- ^ [5]. Enterprise Singapore opens overseas centre in Kenya. Retrieved on 16 February 2020.
- ^ [6]. Find A Singapore Overseas Mission | KENYA. Retrieved on 16 February 2020.
- ^ [7]. Foreign Representative to Singapore | KENYA. Retrieved on 16 February 2020.