Kenya–Sierra Leone relations

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Kenya – Sierra Leone relations
Map indicating locations of Kenya and Sierra Leone

Kenya
Sierra Leone

Kenya–Sierra Leone relations are bilateral relations between Kenya and Sierra Leone.

Cooperation[]

Kenya is one of the African Union member states that contributed troops to the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) from 1995 to 2005.[1] UNAMSIL's mission was to stabilise Sierra Leone and implement the Lome Peace Agreement. UNAMSIL's mission ended successfully in 2005.[2]

Ebola virus epidemic[]

Main article: Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa

During the Ebola virus epidemic, Kenya donated US$1 million to Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.[3] However, Kenya had also banned travellers from all three countries during the ebola crisis. The ban also applied to travellers who had travelled through any of the three countries.[4]

The national carrier, Kenya Airways, had also suspended flights to the West African nations.[5]

During the ban, Sierra Leone threatened to review relations with Kenya and other African countries that isolated the ebola hit nations.[6]

In January 2015, Kenya sent 170 health workers to Sierra Leone and Liberia assist the ebola stricken countries.[7]

Trade[]

Trade between both countries is considered to be minimal. In 2010 trade between both countries was worth Kes.55,854,210 (US$611,933). Kenya exported goods worth Kes.49,490,748 (US$542,215) to Sierra Leone. Therefore, trade between both countries is heavily in favour of Kenya.[1]

Main goods that Kenya exports to Sierra Leone are medicaments, printed matter, tea and mate, textiles, paper, cosmetics and electronics.[1]

Kenya's main imports from Sierra Leone include; Ores and concentrates of base metals, bearings, Furniture and parts of TV receivers.[1]

Diplomatic missions[]

  • Kenya is accredited to Sierra Leone from its high commission in Abuja, Nigeria.
  • Sierra Leone has a high commission in Nairobi.

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d [1]. KENYA AND SIERRA LEONE. Retrieved on 12 January 2015.
  2. ^ [2]. United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone. Retrieved on 12 January 2015.
  3. ^ [3] Archived 2015-01-12 at the Wayback Machine. Kenya Donates Kes. 87 million (US$1 million) to Fight Ebola in W. Africa. Retrieved on 12 January 2015.
  4. ^ "MINISTRY OF HEALTH – REPUBLIC OF KENYA". Retrieved 2020-05-29.
  5. ^ [4]. Kenya bans travelers from Ebola-hit West Africa. Retrieved on 12 January 2015.
  6. ^ [5]. Sierra Leone to review ties with Kenya over Ebola response. Retrieved on 12 January 2015.
  7. ^ [6]. Kenya: Fight Ebola With Honour. Retrieved on 12 January 2015.
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