Kenya Backs Morocco's Sahara Autonomy
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated Apr 10, 2026
The diplomatic agreement between Kenya and Morocco, particularly Kenya's support for Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, is expected to foster stronger bilateral relations and potentially increase trade and investment between the two nations. The signing of eleven bilateral deals across various sectors, including agriculture, trade, and energy, indicates a positive outlook for economic cooperation, which could lead to new market opportunities and improved connectivity, such as the resumption of direct flights.
Kenya has officially expressed its support for Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, describing it as the 'only credible and realistic solution' to the long-standing dispute. This position was formalized during the first session of the Morocco-Kenya Joint Cooperation Commission held in Nairobi, co-chaired by Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita and Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. Kenya also affirmed its intention to cooperate with like-minded states to promote the plan's implementation and welcomed International — United Nations Security Council, which reinforces the autonomy plan. Morocco, in turn, welcomed Kenya's support for the United Nations framework as the exclusive mechanism for a lasting political solution. The Joint Commission also saw the signing of eleven bilateral agreements covering diverse sectors such as agriculture, justice, health, trade, and education, aiming to enhance cooperation and address trade imbalances between Kenya and Morocco.
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