Kenya–Sierra Leone relations

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]

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 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]

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