Relationship dossier

Kenya Taiwan

Relationship assessment

Kenya’s one-China policy and the 2016 deportation of Taiwanese nationals to China have strained relations with Taiwan.

Kenya toward Taiwan

-30

Kenya follows a one-China policy and in 2016 deported Taiwanese nationals to China, an action opposed by Taiwan.

Taiwan toward Kenya

-15

Taiwan protested Kenya’s 2016 deportation of Taiwanese nationals to China and sought their return.

Overall relationship

-25

The relationship is shaped by Kenya’s one-China policy and the 2016 deportation of Taiwanese nationals to China, which prompted Taiwan’s protest. These events form a significant source of strain; the scope of other direct bilateral engagement is 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

Kenya follows a one-China policy and, in 2016, deported Taiwanese nationals to China, prompting strong objections from Taiwan. Taiwan’s response included seeking the return of its nationals. These events indicate a strained relationship, though information about other direct government engagement is limited.

Areas of tension

Kenya’s 2016 deportation of Taiwanese nationals to China, which Taiwan opposed.

Key developments

Kenya deported Taiwanese nationals to China, prompting Taiwan to protest and seek their return.

Major uncertainties

The scope of direct government engagement beyond the 2016 deportations and Taiwan’s response is unclear.
The extent of ongoing practical cooperation or other areas of disagreement is unclear.

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