H.E. Mohamed Ramadhan Ruwange
Jefe de Misión
Sobre la misión
Sobre el Consulado General de Kenia en Arusha
La misión diplomática de la República de Kenia en Tanzania: servicios consulares, apoyo a la diáspora y diplomacia económica.
Sobre esta misión
Who we are
Nuestra misión
To enhance diplomatic engagement and deepen Kenya’s regional integration agenda for sustainable development.
Our vision
Effective regional integration and shared prosperity under the East African Community
Our history
- 2018
The Kenya Consulate in Arusha was established on 18th May 2018 and operationalized on 26th August 2021.
- 2022
Our mission was officially inaugurated by the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs on 22nd July 2022.
Qué hacemos
- Diplomatic Relations: Strengthening cooperation between Kenya and Tanzania and engaging with the EAC and its institutions on matters of mutual interest.
- Regional Integration: Promoting the implementation of the EAC integration agenda and supporting cooperation among Partner States.
- Trade and Investment: Facilitating business linkages and promoting Kenyan trade, investment, tourism and other economic opportunities in the region.
- Consular Services: Assisting Kenyan citizens in Tanzania, including providing consular guidance, facilitating assistance in distress situations and supporting their welfare.
- Diaspora Engagement: Maintaining links with Kenyans living and working in Tanzania and encouraging their contribution to Kenya’s development.
- Peace and Regional Cooperation: Supporting initiatives that promote peace, stability, prosperity and closer ties within the East African region.
The Consulate promotes Kenya’s national interests, strengthens Kenya–Tanzania relations and advances regional integration within the EAC.
Service delivery charter
What to expect from us
| Servicio | What you bring | Fee | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payment for goods and services | •Delivery note •Invoice • Authority for payment • Bank details | Gratuito | 14 working days |
| Response to communication (letters, faxes and emails) | Receipt of communication/request/application/relevant documents | Gratuito | • Within five (5) working days for letters • Within two (2) working days for emails • For complex issues, will give initial reply of when full response should be expected |
| Attending to visitors | Presentation to the office | Gratuito | • Immediately for visitors with appointment • Within ten (10) minutes for visitors without appointment |
| Notify stakeholders of upcoming meetings | Receive information about meetings/appointments | Gratuito | At least two (2) days in advance |
| Answering of incoming calls | Incoming call | Gratuito | Answer within three (3) rings |
| Coordinate incoming/outgoing official visits | • Receipt of request • Notice of meeting/visit • Incoming/outgoing visitors • Agenda/programme | Gratuito | Within two (2) months upon receipt of notification |
| Disseminate/provide information on Kenyan policies | • Receive request for information • Receive information about projects and/or programmes | Gratuito | Within two (2) working days for response of letters |
| Facilitate processing of legal Kenyan documents (Birth certificates, emergency travel documents & certificates of no impediment to marriage) | Submission of required documents | Depending of fees applicable | Subject to the issuing authority in Kenya. Applicants advised to give themselves at least 4-6 weeks. |
| Authentication & certification of copies of Kenyan legal documents | Valid documentation | Gratuito | Within one working day (upon appointment). |
| Issuance of attestations | Valid documentation | Gratuito | Within one working day (upon appointment). |
| Response to public customer inquiry and complaints | • Receipt of a request • Record of complaints | Gratuito | • Immediately for inquiry on advice on directions and services. • For complaints, will give initial reply pending full response within five (5) working days after consultations. |
Heads of mission
Those who have served
- 2021–2023
Amb. Dennis Mburu
Nuestra labor
Representing Kenya in Tanzania
The Consulate General serves as an interlocutor between Kenya and the East African Community (EAC), headquartered in Arusha. The Consulate is uniquely positioned to contribute to the deepening of regional integration, strengthening bilateral relations, and promoting greater cooperation among the peoples and institutions of East Africa.
What we do for you
- Servicios consulares
- Reservar una cita
- Regístrese en la misión
- Servicios para la diáspora
- Comercio e inversión
- Alertas de viaje
The people
Our team
Liderazgo de la Misión
David Maina Kamau
Head of Chancery
Mission team
Albert Kiplangat
Minister Counsellor
Jimmy Nyaga Kamau
Counsellor
Kendi Mworia-Nyingi
Second Secretary
Melvin Mulama Muhatia
Commercial Attaché
Relaciones bilaterales
Kenia and Tanzania
Kenya is a founding member of the East African Community. It originally established the initial community on 6th June 1967, which lasted until its collapse in 1977, and later became a founding member of the revived EAC when the treaty was signed on November 30, 1999, entering into force on 7th July 2000.
Comercio Tanzania es un socio comercial regional líder dentro del mercado único de la CAO.
- 1967
- Diplomatic relations established
- 8
- Instrumentos en vigor
9 areas of cooperation
- Finance and Economic AffairsCross-border investment, financial-sector integration, easier movement of capital, payment-system interoperability and implementation of the EAC Monetary Union roadmap.
- SaludJoint procurement of medicines, pharmaceutical manufacturing, health-product regulation, disease surveillance, medical research and specialist health services.
- Trade, Industry and InvestmentImplementation of the Customs Union and Single Customs Territory, expansion of intra-EAC trade, mutual recognition of standards, Joint manufacturing, agro-processing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, automotive components and other value-added industries using complementary resources from Partner States.
- EnergyCross-border electricity trade, regional power pools, renewable energy, transmission infrastructure and reliable energy for industry.
- Inter-State Security and DefenseCombating cross-border crime, terrorism and trafficking, improving border management, intelligence sharing, conflict prevention and maintaining peace in the region
- Tourism and Wildlife ManagementJoint tourism marketing, cross-border tourism circuits, wildlife conservation, harmonized tourism standards and promotion of East Africa as a single destination.
- Transport, Communications and MeteorologyOne-Stop Border Posts to reduce transport costs and improve movement of goods and people, digital payments, e-commerce, digital trade and harmonization of ICT regulations.
- Agriculture and Food SecurityRegional food supply chains, access to agricultural inputs, livestock and fisheries, irrigation, agro-processing and cross-border food trade.
- Education, Science and Technology, Culture and Sports
Contáctenos
Contáctenos
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Información útil
Antes de su visita
Qué traer
- Su número de referencia de reserva (reserve en línea antes de venir).
- Pasaporte o documento nacional de identidad válido, y una fotocopia.
- Documentos de respaldo para su servicio.
- Comprobante de cualquier pago de eCitizen por el servicio.
- Llegue unos 10 minutos antes, con un bolígrafo.
Si vive lejos de Arusha, consulte a la misión sobre cónsules honorarios o clínicas consulares móviles cerca de usted.
Cuando estamos cerrados
La misión observa los días festivos de Kenia y los días festivos locales de Tanzania.
Kenyan public holidays
- 1 de junioDía de Madaraka
- 10 octDía de Utamaduni (Huduma)
- 20 oct.Día de Mashujaa
- 12 DicDía de Jamhuri
- 25–26 dic.Navidad y Día de San Esteban
- 1 EneDía de Año Nuevo
- VaríaViernes Santo, Lunes de Pascua y Eid