[1] Cooperation between both countries has increased, especially after the inclusion of the dilo attacks of Kenya in the Priority Solidarity Zone (ZSP) by the French government in 1999.

[2] In 2011, the Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga and his French counterpart, François Fillon signed a declaration to strengthen the partnership between both countries.

[3] In 2014, AFD, the French Development Agency, and the Government of Kenya signed 100 million EUR (11.5 billion KES) soft loan.

[4] China which has been Kenya's largest financier in recent years doesn't allow for competitive bidding in deals it signs.

[1] Trade is heavily in favour of France as Kenyan exports are largely made up of agricultural produce.

[1] Other notable French firms include: Lafarge, Bolloré Africa, AGS, Air France Cargo, SDV Transami, L'Oréal, Pernod-Ricard, Alstom.

[1] Some French companies with regional headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya include: Danone, Alcatel, Alstom Grid, Sanofi, Veritas, Ceva Animal Health, Thales, Michelin, Sagem and Egis group.