KENYA AND DOMINICA COMMIT TO DEEPENING BILATERAL COOPERATION AT CHOGM 2026
KENYA AND DOMINICA COMMIT TO DEEPENING BILATERAL COOPERATION AT CHOGM 2026
Kenya and the Commonwealth of Dominica have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in trade, investment, maritime affairs, tourism, human resource development and multilateral diplomacy.
The commitment was accentuated during a bilateral meeting between Dr. A. Korir Sing’oei, Principal Secretary, State Department for Foreign Affairs, and Hon. Dr. Vince Henderson, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy of the Commonwealth of Dominica, on the margins of the ongoing 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda.
The two sides highlighted the longstanding cordial relations between Kenya and Dominica, founded on shared Commonwealth membership, historical connections, South-South cooperation and a common commitment to multilateralism. The discussions were centered around unlocking opportunities for trade and investment, with Kenya identifying tea, coffee and other agricultural products as potential exports to the Dominican market. Both countries also explored opportunities for collaboration in tourism promotion, sports, cultural exchange, hospitality management, and skills development.
"Kenya attaches great importance to its longstanding relations with Dominica and remains committed to translating our shared historical and Commonwealth ties into practical cooperation that delivers tangible benefits to our people," said PS Sing’oei.
The meeting highlighted progress in maritime cooperation following the signing of a Mutual Recognition Agreement on 19th February 2026, which recognizes Kenyan maritime certifications and expands opportunities for Kenyan seafarers to access employment on Dominica-flagged and international commercial vessels.
The two countries also discussed the importance of strengthening institutional cooperation through regular political consultations between their respective Ministries of Foreign Affairs. They expressed interest in advancing structured bilateral engagement and convening the inaugural Joint Commission for Cooperation in Nairobi.
On multilateral matters, Kenya and Dominica reaffirmed their commitment to working together within the United Nations, the Commonwealth and other international forums to advance sustainable development, climate action, international peace and security, and reforms that promote equitable representation of developing countries in global governance institutions.
Kenya also sought Dominica’s support for the candidature of Hon. Justice Njoki Ndung’u for election as a judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC), as well as for Kenya’s bid to host CHOGM 2028.
The meeting further emphasized the importance of closer Africa-Caribbean engagement, including stronger cooperation between the African Union (AU) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), to advance shared development priorities and strengthen the voice of developing countries internationally.
"By strengthening our engagement within the Commonwealth and other multilateral platforms, Kenya and Dominica can advance shared priorities and contribute meaningfully to a more inclusive and equitable international order," PS Sing’oei stated.
Both sides expressed a shared commitment to translating the cordial relations between Kenya and Dominica into a substantive, results-oriented partnership through sustained political dialogue and practical cooperation across areas of mutual interest.