Jamaica–Kenya relations

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

Jamaican–Kenyan relations

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History

Jamaica and Kenya established relations in 1976.[1]

President Kenyatta made a state visit in August 2019. He met and held talks with Prime Minister Holness.[2]

Kenyatta was the main guest for the celebration of the 57th Independence Day Jamaica.[2] Both leaders (Holness and Kenyatta) also launched the celebrations to mark the International Decade for People of African Descent.[3]

Governments of both nations have agreed to hold regular dialogues on trade, agriculture, tourism and health.[4]

Both countries are members of the ACP States.[5]

Prime Minister Holness is expected to attend the ACP States Summit to be hosted by Kenya in late 2019.[2]

Trade

While the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Jamaica Chamber of Commerce and Industry are keen to improve trade ties both governments acknowledge that trade between Kenya and Jamaica is almost nonexistent.[4]

Nevertheless, Kenya is keen on increasing exports of basic commodities such as tea and coffee.[4]

Kenya Airways plans to launch direct flights to Jamaica.[6]

Diplomatic missions

• Jamaica is accredited to Kenya from its high commission in Pretoria, South Africa.
• Kenya is accredited to Jamaica from its embassy in Havana, Cuba.

References

1. . Press Statement by The Prime Minister of Jamaica The Most Honourable Andrew Holness. Retrieved on 15 August 2019.
2. . President of Kenya to Celebrate Jamaica’s 57th Independence. Retrieved on 15 August 2019.
3. . Kenyatta, Jamaican PM mark International Decade for People of African Descent. Retrieved on 15 August 2019.
4. . Kenya to open trade links with Jamaica. Retrieved on 15 August 2019.
5. . Jamaica, Kenya strengthen ties. Retrieved on 15 August 2019.
6. . It’s mixed reactions to Jamaica direct flights. Retrieved on 15 August 2019.