Burundi–Kenya relations
Burundi–Kenya relations are bilateral relations between Burundi and Kenya. Burundi is a partner of Kenya in many areas, particularly trade, security (military), education, agriculture and energy. In 2011, both countries signed a comprehensive bilateral agreement to promote development and technology transfer in agriculture, livestock and fisheries development between them. Overview. During the Burundian ethnic clashes, a significant number of Burundians took up refuge in Kenya. Burundi, along with Kenya, is one of the Swahili-speaking states in the African Great Lakes region. In September 2007, Kenya opened a resident mission in Bujumbura. The Presidents of Burundi  and Kenya have on multiple occasions made state visits to each other's country. On 1 July 2007, Burundi became a full member of the East African Community (EAC). Additionally, Burundi joined the EAC Customs Union on 6 July 2009. It has since then has been a strategic partner in terms of customs and trade integration. Development cooperation. Kenyan firms have operations in Burundi. Some of which are Kenya Airways, Kenya Commercial Bank (Burundi) and Diamond Trust Bank. Under current and previous programmes the Kenyan government has on multiple occasions helped build the capacity of Burundi government officials in major  state and transport organs. These include: Both countries have also signed the following BTAs and MoUs: Additionally, EAC countries are working on building a standard gauge railway link that would go through Mombasa-Nairobi-Kampala-Kigali. The line could be extended to Bujumbura in the future. Works began on the Kenyan section of the rail line in December 2014.