Cuba–Kenya relations

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

Cuba – Kenya relations

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History

Cuba and Kenya established relations in 2001 when Cuba established a resident mission in Nairobi.[1]

President Kenyatta made an official visit to Cuba in 2018. He was received by President Raul Castro at the Revolution Palace in Havana in March 2018.

Cooperation

Some agreements on cooperation between Cuba and Kenya have been signed over the years. The agreements cover the health, sports and education sectors.[2]

In 2018 Kenya and Cuba signed an agreement to bring 100 Cuban doctors to Kenya to share their health expertise. This was because Cuba has one of the most affordable health care systems and because Cuba has made some notable medical achievements.[2]

Trade

Bilateral trade between Cuba and Kenya stood at US$19.8 million (Kes. 2 billion) in 2010 but it has dropped to lows of less than US$100,000 (Kes. 10 million) annually. Imports from Cuba mostly consist of alcohol and cigars.[3]

Resident diplomatic missions

References
  1. PS MONICA JUMA INAUGURATES KENYA HAVANA MISSION, CUBA Archived 2018-04-13 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
  2. Kenya to import 100 doctors from Cuba, each county gets two. Retrieved April 13 2018.
  3. Kenya seeks ties with Cuba amid low trade volumes. Retrieved April 13 2018.
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