Kenya–Liberia relations
bilateral relations between Kenya and Liberia
Kenya–Liberia relations are bilateral relations between Kenya and Liberia.
Cooperation
Both countries enjoy cordial relations. The first Ambassador of Kenya accredited to Liberia was appointed in 1974, he was known as Raphael Kiilu. In 1976, Liberia was key in solving the Kenya–Uganda border dispute.
Kenya is one of the African Union member states that contributed troops to the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL). UNMIL's mission was to stabilise Liberia and restructure security in Liberia. The mission is still ongoing as of 2015.
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf visited Nairobi in December 2015 for a state visit and to attend the 10th Ministerial Conference of the WTO. She met and held talks with President Uhuru Kenyatta and both leaders agreed to establish a commission that will promote trade and diplomatic relations between both nations. President Sirleaf also thanked Kenya for support to eradicate ebola during the ebola crisis.
A Memorandum of Understanding on Political Consultations were signed during Sirleaf's visit.
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