[1] In 1921, a career consulate was established for British East Africa, placing the vice-consulate in Mombasa under its authority.

Sweden was represented at the independence celebrations in Kenya by Consul General Otto Rathsman in Nairobi, in the capacity of Ambassadeur émission spéciale.

[3] During the council meeting on 31 January 1964, Consul General Rathsman was appointed ambassador to Nairobi, following Kenya's achievement of independence on 12 December the previous year.

Sweden also recognises that Kenya plays a key role in regional peace and stability.

[8] Kenya's main exports to Sweden include: coffee, cut flowers, fruits and vegetables.

[8] Over 50 Swedish multinational corporations such as ABB, Alfa Laval, Atlas Copco, Bahco, Ericsson, Saab, Sandvik, Scania, SKF, TetraPak and Volvo have operations in Kenya.