Official ties between Kenya and Austria started in 1908 when Austria-Hungary opened an Honorary Consulate in the coastal city of Mombasa.

[2] In late 2018, President Kenyatta visited Austria for the Africa-Europe Forum in Vienna.

He met with and held talks with the President of Austria Van der Bellen.

[4] Kenya's main exports to Austria include: Fresh cut flowers there are also other import items like fruits, vegetables, coffee and tea.

[4] Austria's main exports to Kenya include: Machinery and transport equipment, chemicals and related products, beverages and tobacco, etc.