Bilateral relations

Kenya and Saudi Arabia

Kenya and Saudi Arabia maintain friendly diplomatic relations grounded in cooperation on trade, regional affairs and people-to-people ties.

The relationship

Overview

Kenya and Saudi Arabia maintain friendly diplomatic relations grounded in cooperation on trade, regional affairs and people-to-people ties.

The Kenya mission in Jeddah advances these interests, supports Kenyan nationals in Saudi Arabia and works to deepen commercial and cultural exchange between the two countries.

In the news

Recent coverage

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Diaspora · 6 July 2026

Ministry champions the welfare and rights of Kenyans in the Gulf

A diaspora engagement mission to the Gulf pressed for stronger labour protections and welfare support for Kenyans living and working in the region.

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