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{{Infobox Bilateral relations|Kenya – Sweden|Kenya|Sweden}}
{{Infobox Bilateral relations|Kenya – Sweden|Kenya|Sweden}}
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'''Kenyan–Swedish relations''' are [[bilateral relations]] between [[Kenya]] and [[Sweden]].
'''Kenya–Sweden relations''' are [[bilateral relations]] between [[Kenya]] and [[Sweden]].


==History==
==History==
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Relations between both countries remain cordial.


In the early 1900s the first Swedish companies, explorers, scientists and missionaries came to Kenya.<ref name="swedenabroadcurrent">[http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Nairobi/Current-affairs/Sweden---Kenya-50-years--sys/]. Sweden Kenya 50 years of Friendship and Cooperation. Retrieved on 2 February 2015.</ref>
In the early 1900s the first Swedish companies, explorers, scientists and missionaries came to Kenya.<ref name="swedenabroadcurrent">[http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Nairobi/Current-affairs/Sweden---Kenya-50-years--sys/] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205182942/http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Nairobi/Current-affairs/Sweden---Kenya-50-years--sys/ |date=2017-02-05 }}. Sweden Kenya 50 years of Friendship and Cooperation. Retrieved on 2 February 2015.</ref>


==Development cooperation==
==Development cooperation==
Sweden is cooperating with Kenya on the long-term goal of making Kenya a high-middle-income country through [[Vision 2030]] based on the economic, social and political pillars. Sweden also recognises that Kenya plays a key role in regional peace and stability.<ref name="thestar">[http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-2034/sweden-sees-great-future-kenya]. Sweden Sees Great Future For Kenya. Retrieved on 2 February 2015.</ref>
Sweden is cooperating with Kenya on the long-term goal of making Kenya a high-middle-income country through [[Kenya Vision 2030|Vision 2030]] based on the economic, social and political pillars. Sweden also recognises that Kenya plays a key role in regional peace and stability.<ref name="thestar">[http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-2034/sweden-sees-great-future-kenya] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20150202045042/http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-2034/sweden-sees-great-future-kenya |date=2015-02-02 }}. Sweden Sees Great Future For Kenya. Retrieved on 2 February 2015.</ref>


Key areas for Kenya and Swedish cooperation are:<ref name="swedenabroadevelopment">[http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Nairobi/Development-Cooperation/Development-Cooperation-Kenya/]. Swedish Development Cooperation with Kenya. Retrieved on 2 February 2015.</ref>
Key areas for Kenya and Swedish cooperation are:<ref name="swedenabroadevelopment">[http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Nairobi/Development-Cooperation/Development-Cooperation-Kenya/] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205182933/http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Nairobi/Development-Cooperation/Development-Cooperation-Kenya/ |date=2017-02-05 }}. Swedish Development Cooperation with Kenya. Retrieved on 2 February 2015.</ref>
*Poverty reduction
*Poverty reduction
*Governance
*Governance
*Natural Resources and Environment<ref name="swedenabroadevelopment">[http://www.ksla.se/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/KSLAT-2-2011-Swedish-African-forest-relations.pdf]. Swedish-African forest relations. Retrieved on 2 February 2015.</ref>
*Natural Resources and Environment<ref name="ksla">[http://www.ksla.se/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/KSLAT-2-2011-Swedish-African-forest-relations.pdf]. Swedish-African forest relations. Retrieved on 2 February 2015.</ref>
*Urban Development
*Urban Development


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==Economic relations==
==Economic relations==
In 1973 both countries signed a double tax avoidance agreement. Between 2003-2012 trade between both countries increased 310%.<ref name="swedenabroad"/>
In 1973 both countries signed a double [[tax avoidance]] agreement. Between 2003 and 2012 trade between both countries increased 310%.<ref name="swedenabroad"/>


In 2012 trade Kenya exported goods worth KES. 4.9 billion (EUR. 47.34 million) to Sweden. In addition, Sweden exported goods worth KES. 6.3 billion (EUR. 61 million).<ref name="swedenabroad"/>
In 2012 trade Kenya exported goods worth KES. 4.9 billion (EUR. 47.34 million) to Sweden. In addition, Sweden exported goods worth KES. 6.3 billion (EUR. 61 million).<ref name="swedenabroad"/>


Kenya's main exports to Sweden include: coffee, cut flowers, fruits and vegetables.<ref name="swedenabroad">[http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Nairobi/Business/Economic-relations-with-Kenya/]. Trade relations between Sweden and Kenya. Retrieved on 2 February 2015.</ref>
Kenya's main exports to Sweden include: coffee, [[cut flowers]], fruits and vegetables.<ref name="swedenabroad">[http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Nairobi/Business/Economic-relations-with-Kenya/] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205182928/http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Nairobi/Business/Economic-relations-with-Kenya/ |date=2017-02-05 }}. Trade relations between Sweden and Kenya. Retrieved on 2 February 2015.</ref>


Sweden's main exports to Kenya include: telecommunication equipment, paper, machinery, manufactured products, medical equipment and vehicles.<ref name="swedenabroad"/>
Sweden's main exports to Kenya include: telecommunication equipment, paper, machinery, manufactured products, medical equipment and vehicles.<ref name="swedenabroad"/>
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==Diplomatic missions==
==Diplomatic missions==
Kenya has an embassy in [[Stockholm]]. It is also accredited to Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway. Sweden has an embassy in [[Nairobi]].
Kenya has an embassy in [[Stockholm]]. Sweden has an embassy in [[Nairobi]].
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File:Birger Jarlsgatan 37.JPG|Embassy of Kenya in Stockholm
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==External links==
==See also==
* [[Foreign relations of Kenya]]
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*[http://kenyaembassystockholm.com/ Embassy of Kenya | Stockholm]
* [[Foreign relations of Sweden]]
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*[http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Nairobi/ Embassy of Sweden | Nairobi]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://kenyaembassystockholm.com/ Embassy of Kenya | Stockholm]
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170213005938/http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Nairobi/ Embassy of Sweden | Nairobi]


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Latest revision as of 02:35, 4 December 2023

Kenya – Sweden relations
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Kenya–Sweden relations are bilateral relations between Kenya and Sweden.

History[edit]

In the early 1900s the first Swedish companies, explorers, scientists and missionaries came to Kenya.[1]

Development cooperation[edit]

Sweden is cooperating with Kenya on the long-term goal of making Kenya a high-middle-income country through Vision 2030 based on the economic, social and political pillars. Sweden also recognises that Kenya plays a key role in regional peace and stability.[2]

Key areas for Kenya and Swedish cooperation are:[3]

  • Poverty reduction
  • Governance
  • Natural Resources and Environment[4]
  • Urban Development

In 2012 humanitarian assistance from Sweden to Kenya totalled KES. 900 million (EUR. 8.7 million). Total Swedish support for development programmes is estimated at KES. 5.2 billion (EUR. 50.2 million).[3]

Economic relations[edit]

In 1973 both countries signed a double tax avoidance agreement. Between 2003 and 2012 trade between both countries increased 310%.[5]

In 2012 trade Kenya exported goods worth KES. 4.9 billion (EUR. 47.34 million) to Sweden. In addition, Sweden exported goods worth KES. 6.3 billion (EUR. 61 million).[5]

Kenya's main exports to Sweden include: coffee, cut flowers, fruits and vegetables.[5]

Sweden's main exports to Kenya include: telecommunication equipment, paper, machinery, manufactured products, medical equipment and vehicles.[5]

Over 50 Swedish multinational corporations such as ABB, Alfa Laval, Atlas Copco, Bahco, Ericsson, Saab, Sandvik, Scania, SKF, TetraPak and Volvo have operations in Kenya. Majority of the firms run their Africa operations from Nairobi.[5]

Kenya is considered an access point to East African markets.

Diplomatic missions[edit]

Kenya has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden has an embassy in Nairobi.

  • Embassy of Kenya in Stockholm
    Embassy of Kenya in Stockholm

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ [1] Archived 2017-02-05 at the Wayback Machine. Sweden Kenya 50 years of Friendship and Cooperation. Retrieved on 2 February 2015.
  2. ^ [2] Archived 2015-02-02 at archive.today. Sweden Sees Great Future For Kenya. Retrieved on 2 February 2015.
  3. ^ a b [3] Archived 2017-02-05 at the Wayback Machine. Swedish Development Cooperation with Kenya. Retrieved on 2 February 2015.
  4. ^ [4]. Swedish-African forest relations. Retrieved on 2 February 2015.
  5. ^ a b c d e [5] Archived 2017-02-05 at the Wayback Machine. Trade relations between Sweden and Kenya. Retrieved on 2 February 2015.

External links[edit]

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