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Relationship dossier

Italy Kenya

Relationship assessment

Italy–Kenya ties include development cooperation and bilateral agreements on economic sectors.

Italy toward Kenya

+35

Italy has supported development projects in Kenya through its development cooperation, and the two governments concluded agreements on areas including energy and infrastructure in 2015.

Kenya toward Italy

+30

The Kenyan government concluded bilateral agreements with Italy in 2015, including cooperation on energy and infrastructure, providing a concrete basis for government-to-government engagement.

Overall relationship

+35

The relationship has a cooperative foundation in development assistance and bilateral agreements, particularly in economic sectors. The known initiatives indicate practical engagement, though their breadth and lasting implementation are unclear.

How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100
Extreme sustained hostility
−50
Substantially adversarial
0
Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50
Substantially cooperative
+100
Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

Knowledge coverageLimited

Overview

Italy and Kenya have a cooperative relationship with a notable development and economic dimension. In 2015, the governments concluded bilateral agreements during Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s visit to Kenya, including cooperation connected with energy and infrastructure. Italian development cooperation has also supported projects in Kenya. The scope and continuity of these initiatives are not fully clear.

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