5. It is once again a happy occasion for me on behalf of the Government and people of Kenya, less than one month after my delegation made a statement of welcome on the admission of the two Germanys, to welcome a sister Commonwealth country, the B.ahamas, and greet it as a new nation. 6. Kenya takes pride in the accession of the Bahamas to independence on 10 July. We share in the joyous moments of the people and Government of the Baha- mas, It is a welcome coincidence to recall that in a few months, during the tenth anniversary of inde- pendence on 12 December of this year, my own coun- try will be renewing its ideals towards being a nation. As a young nation, therefore, the Bahamas should feel in the good company of many friendly countries from all oontinents. For Kenya, there are certain definite 1 See resolution 336 (1973). 1 tinities between the two countries. Both know the taste of imperial rule, both share deeply felt cultural ties, both are in the commonwealth of nations? and both are struggling to improve the quality of hfe of their peoples in the economic, social and other fields. I may also recall that both countries get enormous revenue from tourism. 7. Although a small Caribbean country, with a popu- lation of about 190,000 on a land area of 5,382 square miles, &the Bahamas will, my delegation is confident, make an effective contribution in the affairs of Caribbean countries and to the changing international order through its participation in the work of the United Nations. We welcome it especially as an ally in our crusading task against imperialism and coloniaIism in Africa and elsewhere. 8. In our endeavours to devise a new order and create worth-whiile conditions for men, Kenya will filly co-operate with the Bahamas. It is therefore with JOY 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement by a government representative, welcoming the Bahamas to independence and expressing Kenya's commitment to cooperation and friendship. The text highlights the shared experiences and interests between the two countries, including their struggles against imperialism and colonialism, and their potential for economic development through tourism. The language used is diplomatic and celebratory, suggesting that the main focus is on the occasion and the strengthening of relations between the two countries.

**Category**
International trade, Culture