Kenya–Venezuela relations
Kenya–Venezuela relations are the bilateral relations between Kenya and Venezuela. Both nations are members of the Group of 77 and the United Nations. History In April 1970, Kenya and Venezuela established diplomatic relations. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between both nations, relations have taken place primarily in multinational organizations such as at the United Nations. In September 2009, Kenyan Vice President, Kalonzo Musyoka, paid a visit to Venezuela to attend the 2nd Africa-South America Summit held in Isla de Margarita. During his visit, both nations signed an Agreement for Energy Cooperation in order to promote and develop cooperation in the field of the energy and petroleum industry and cooperation in the areas of exploitation production, storage, transportation, refining and distribution of hydrocarbons. In the past, the Venezuelan government has promoted the "Sponsor a school in Africa” initiative with the construction of primary schools in Kakamega and in Kajiado County, as well as the provision of educational materials to guarantee the success of the project and the continued cooperation. Several Kenyan students have also traveled to Venezuela for advanced educational studies at Venezuelan universities under the scholarship program of the Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho Foundation (Fundayacucho). The Venezuelan government has