Kenya and Poland are considering ways to boost diplomatic, economic and defence cooperation, with a key proposal to establish a Kenyan embassy in Warsaw.

The proposals were examined during a meeting between Kenya’s National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations and a Polish parliamentary delegation seeking closer ties.

The meeting was chaired by committee Vice‑Chairperson Abdullahi Bashir, MP for Mandera East, and included a Polish delegation led by MP and Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Prof. Pawel Kowal.

Polish Ambassador to Kenya Marcin Kubiak attended as Head of Mission and Chargé d’Affaires a.i., noting that Kenya’s ambassador to Germany is also accredited to Poland and the Czech Republic, limiting dedicated diplomatic engagement.

Poland currently maintains an embassy in Nairobi and an honorary consulate in Mombasa, while Kenya’s representation in Poland is handled through its embassy in Germany.

The Polish side reiterated a proposal to set up a Kenya‑Poland Parliamentary Friendship Group, a platform for legislators to exchange experiences and promote shared interests.

The friendship group idea was first raised in August during talks between Ambassador Kubiak and committee chair Nelson Koech, MP for Belgut.

Vice‑Chairperson Bashir welcomed the suggestion but indicated that implementation would be more realistic in the next Parliament, given the limited time before Kenya’s upcoming general election.

Committee member Joshua Kandie called for expanded cooperation in trade, investment, technology and manufacturing, highlighting existing tourism links such as direct charter flights bringing Polish tourists to Mombasa.

Kandie emphasized that Poland’s technological and economic development could help Kenya attract investment, strengthen local manufacturing and create jobs, urging Polish tech firms to consider establishing operations in Kenya.

Bashir assured the Polish delegation that the committee will review the proposals and consult the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs and other relevant stakeholders.