China–Kenya relations refer to the bilateral relations between the People's Republic of China and Kenya.The two countries established relations in 1963
Suspended ties temporarily in 1967
But ultimately re-established diplomatic relations in 1978.Since then
They have significantly expanded their economic and investment agreements
Such that China is currently Kenya's largest trading partner.While the robust trade
Investment
And Chinese-led infrastructure projects have benefitted Kenya's overall development and have been labelled by both governments as win-win collaborations
Local media and foreign analysts have increasingly criticized both the potential consequences of Kenya's loans from China as well as Kenya's overall economic dependence on foreign capital and products.The most ambitious collaboration
The Standard Gauge Rail that was planned to connect Nairobi
- Kenya
- Uganda
- South Sudan
And Rwanda using Chinese financing and contractors
Has attracted even more controversy due to financial complications
Questions on the legality of its tender process
And the alleged collateralization of Kenya's Mombasa port.