Page "Foreign relations of Kenya" Paragraph 24

Kenya, like much of Africa, was once part of the British Empire.

In 1952, the present Queen, Elizabeth II, ascended to the throne whilst visiting Kenya on her and the Duke of Edinburgh's tour of the British Empire and Commonwealth.

Since independence was granted in 1963 relations have been usually amicable, both being part of the Commonwealth of Nations, a successor to the empire which aims to promote mutual co-operation, democracy and other cultural values and ties with each member state.

Each country maintains a High Commission in the other's capitals, and the United Kingdom has an Honorary Consulate in Mombasa.