The Prime Minister of Czech Republic jetted in Kenya today for a 3 days state visit. Just to bring you up to speed let me give you some key insights on the Czech Republic.
Other name: Czechia but historically known as Bohemia.
Location: Land locked in Central Europe.
Neighbors: Slovakia, Germany, Poland and
Austria.
Population: 10.53 million (2022)
Prime Minister: Petr Fiala
Languages: Czech
Capital City: Prague
Unemployment Rate: 3.5% (July 2023)
Currency: Czech Koruna = 6.66 KES
Other Insights: Main industries in Czech Republic are tourism, manufacturing, IT, and real estate. Manufacturing contributes over 33% to the economy and is among the highest in Europe.
To work in the country you will need to learn Czech language and have a work permit unless you are from European Union or Switzerland.
There are many opportunities for Kenyans to work in tourism and hotel industries although popular employment areas are in manufacturing, product and equipment installation, bus and truck drivers, welders and cleaners.
Czech Republic is becoming very popular with foreigners because of its low cost of living and safety.
Kenya exports to this country mainly coffee, cut flowers, fruits and vegetables worth US$ 478,000 and is expected to rise by 15% in 2023.
Czech Republic exports to Kenya include steel rods, glass beads, aircraft and their spare parts, instruments and carpets, forklifts, pharmaceuticals products, surgical equipments, lathes and agricultural inputs and vehicles worth US$ 3 million at current exchange rate, clearly showing that the balance of trade is in favor of this country.
The Prime minister’s official visit to Kenya is an opportunity for Kenya to narrow the gap in trade between the two countries.
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