In the early years after the establishment of diplomatic relations, China and Kenya enjoyed a smooth development of their relations. Since President Moi came to power in 1978, the relations between China and Kenya have developed smoothly. The two countries have exchanged high-level visits frequently, with fruitful friendly cooperation in a variety of fields. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the Chinese Government has provided assistance for many Kenyan projects such as stadium, methane-generating pit, hospital and road construction. The volume of bilateral trade has increased considerably in recent years.
China imports black tea, coffee and leather wares from Kenya.
The mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Kenya started in 1985. At present there are more than 20 Chinese companies actively working in Kenya, including Jiangsu International Economic and Technological Cooperation Corporation, Sichuan International Economic and Technological Cooperation Corporation, etc. Exchanges and Cooperation in the fields of Culture, Education and Health China and Kenya signed an agreement on cultural cooperation in September 1980. In 1994, the two sides signed an agreement on higher education cooperation. China provided Egerton University with equipment for scientific research, and sent two teachers to work there.