Finland–Kenya relations
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Kenyan–Finnish relations are bilateral relations between Kenya and Finland.
History
Finland recognised Kenya on December 13, 1963. Both countries established diplomatic relations on June 14, 1965. Finland recognises that Kenya is a key in maintaining regional stability and that Kenya has the largest and most diverse economy in the region.
Development cooperation
In 2014 total development assistance stood at €13.9 million.[1]
Through development assistance in Kenya the Finnish govt hopes to achieve:[1]
- A society that accounts for human rights
- Poverty reduction
- Improve management of forest and water resources
To achieve this,
- A Local Cooperation Fund (LCF) has been set up, the fund is granted to NGOs involved in achieving good governance and human rights. A total of €11.6 million has been set to achieve this between 2013 and 2016.
- €24.8 million to develop agriculture in Kenya.
- €21.4 million in 2013–2016 has been reserved to improve management of forest and water resources.[1]
Trade
In 2013, trade between Finland and Kenya stood at €35 million. Kenya exported goods worth €17 million to Finland and in turn Finland exported goods worth €18 million.[2] Kenya exported goods consisting of horticultural products, tea and coffee, Finland mainly exported information communication technology and power plant equipment.
In 2014, both countries also signed a double taxation pact to promote trade and investment.[2]
In 2013, 2,000 Finns visited Kenya while the Kenyan community in Finland stands at about 700.[2]
In May 2025, Alex Stubb, the President of Finland visited Kenya[3][4][5]
Diplomacy: Kenya and Finland
In the May 2025 meeting with the foreign minister of Finland, Elina Valtonen, Kenya sought after Finland's support for Nairobi as the host for the Global Plastics Treaty Secretariat.[6] Kenya argued that the changing demography of the globe meant that the international community should "make space" for Africa.
Resident diplomatic missions
- Finland has an embassy in Nairobi and an honorary consulate in Mombasa.
- Kenya is accredited to Finland from its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.
External links
See also
References
- ^ a b c [1]. Finland's development cooperation in Kenya. Retrieved on 10 January 2015.
- ^ a b c [2]. Kenya, Finland set to sign double taxation pact. Retrieved on 10 January 2015.
- ^ "Finland President Alexander Stubb to Visit Kenya from May 12 to May 24, 2025 - Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. 2025-04-25. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
- ^ "Why I chose to visit Kenya, Finnish President Stubb explains". The Star. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
- ^ Uusi-Hakala, Katja (2025-04-24). "President Stubb to pay state visit to Kenya". Presidentti. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
- ^ "Diplomacy in Motion: Kenya and Finland Align for a Changing World | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs". mfa.go.ke. Archived from the original on 2025-06-26. Retrieved 2025-11-04.