Kenya

UPSC Reference Category: GS Paper II – International Relations | Africa | Indian Ocean

Geography

  • Capital → Nairobi
  • East African country.
  • Equator passes through Kenya.
  • Coastline → Indian Ocean.
  • Major port → Mombasa.
  • Member of:
    • African Union
    • East African Community
    • Commonwealth
    • United Nations.

Neighbours

  • Ethiopia
  • Somalia
  • South Sudan
  • Uganda
  • Tanzania.

India-Kenya Relations

Important areas:

  • Indian Ocean security
  • Trade
  • Defence cooperation
  • Agriculture
  • Digital technology
  • Parliamentary cooperation.

In August 2026, Kenya supported India's candidature for permanent membership of the UN Security Council, while India welcomed Kenya's recognition of Persons of Indian Origin as an indigenous community.

Key Pointer

Kenya → East Africa → Equator → Mombasa → Indian Ocean → EAC