H.E. Amb. Nakhumicha Wafula, E.G.H.
Jefe de Misión
Sobre la misión
Acerca de la Misión Permanente de Kenia ante ONU-Hábitat
La Misión Permanente de Kenia ante ONU-Hábitat representa a la República de Kenia en las organizaciones internacionales con sede allí.
La Misión Permanente de Kenia ante ONU-Hábitat es la delegación de la República de Kenia ante las organizaciones internacionales con sede allí.
Avanza las posiciones de Kenia en la agenda multilateral, trabaja con delegaciones asociadas en prioridades compartidas e informa al Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y de la Diáspora en Nairobi.
Sobre esta misión
Who we are
Nuestra misión
To advance and promote the interests of Kenya with respect to the negotiations on substantive human settlement and governance aspects of UN-Habitat.
Our vision
To be a champion for all matters pertaining to strengthened international relations with a particular focus on the promotion of sustainable urbanization and human settlements matters.
Our values
- Patriotismo
- Team Spirit
- Commitment
- Profesionalismo
- Discipline
- Integridad
- Equity
- Respect of Nature
Our history
- 1978
The Permanent Mission of Kenya to Habitat was established in 1978 as a fully-fledged Mission accredited to Habitat with its first Permanent Representative as Amb. Margaret Kenyatta and its physical offices initially situated at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre.
- 1978
The founding of the Mission resulted from the establishment of the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (commonly referred to as “Habitat”) in 1978 with its Secretariat headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
- 2009
In 2009, the Government of the Republic of Kenya consolidated the Permanent Missions to UNEP and UN-Habitat under the leadership of a single Ambassador/ Permanent Representative.
- 2013
Kenya’s interest and engagement on the work and matters of UN-Habitat were managed by Kenya’s Permanent Mission to UNEP and UNON until December 2013.
- 2014
In August 2014, the Government of the Republic of Kenya decided to re-establish a fully-fledged Mission to UN-Habitat, accrediting it to UN-Habitat with an Ambassador/ Permanent Representative as the Head of the Mission.
Qué hacemos
- Working in partnership with other member states to enhance UN-HABITAT with a view to fulfilling its functions and roles as the principal UN body in the field of urban and human settlement matters. In particular, the Mission articulates, promotes, projects and protects, at the international level, the national interests of Kenya by advancing strategic interests at UN- Habitat.
- Undertaking representation functions within the UN system as a Permanent Mission accredited to UN-HABITAT.
- Providing synergetic support to the technical focal points within the Government of Kenya, in particular: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, the County Governments and the Council of Governors as well as the National Habitat Committee.
- Facilitating policy by engaging with other diplomatic missions within the context of Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR) at UN-HABITAT.
- Bringing critical environment issues to the attention of decision-makers at all relevant levels of the Government of Kenya
- Keeping abreast with the international agreements and outcomes that Kenya is party to with a view to advancing and articulating national positions on them
- Liaising with the Group of 77 and China as well as the African Diplomatic Corps (ADC) with a view to developing common positions on urban and human settlements matters.
To perform diplomatic, representational and multilateral duties on behalf of the Government of Kenya with the secretariat of the UN-Habitat, missions and diplomatic embassies accredited to the UN-Habitat and other relevant international entities.
Heads of mission
Those who have served
- 2025–PresentCurrent
Amb. Nakhumicha Wafula E.G.H
- 2024–2025
Amb. Grace A. Okara
- 2021–2024
Amb. Jean W. Kimani
- 2019–2020
Amb. Njambi Kinyungu
- 2016–2018
Amb. Anthony Andanje
- 2014–2016
Amb. Sam Ongeri
- 2012–2014
Amb. Martin Kimani
- 2010–2012
Amb. George Owuor
- 2009–2010
Amb. Macharia Kamau
- 2003–2009
Amb. Solomon Karanja
- 2001–2003
Amb. D.K.A Kikaya
- 1997–2000
Amb. Mary D. Odinga
- 1986–1997
Amb. Pamela Mboya
- 1976–1986
Amb. Margret Kenyatta
Nuestra labor
Kenia en ONU-Hábitat
La Misión Permanente de Kenia representa a la República de Kenia ante ONU-Hábitat y los demás organismos del sistema internacional con sede en ONU-Hábitat. Llevamos las posturas de Kenia a las negociaciones, defendemos nuestros intereses nacionales y trabajamos con delegaciones asociadas para dar forma a decisiones que trascienden con creces cualquier capital.
Los organismos en los que representamos a Kenia
Ver dónde nos enfocamos →The people
Our team
Liderazgo de la Misión
Ambassador Beatrice Karago
Representante Permanente Adjunto
For Kenyans abroad
Diáspora
Regístrese en la misión
Be counted and reachable for updates, alerts and assistance.
Bienestar y repatriación
Support for Kenyan workers and citizens in distress.
Oportunidades
Scholarships, jobs and calls open to the diaspora.
Noticias y eventos
Community events and updates from the mission in UN-Habitat.
Respuestas
Preguntas frecuentes
Can the Permanent Mission help with passports, visas or other consular services?
No. A Permanent Mission represents Kenya at the international organisations seated in UN-Habitat and has no public consular counter. For consular services, use Encuentre una misión to reach the Kenyan embassy or high commission that serves you.
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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.
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- Comprobante de cualquier pago de eCitizen por el servicio.
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Cuando estamos cerrados
La misión observa los días festivos nacionales de Kenia y los días festivos locales de Kenia.
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