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À propos de la mission

À propos du Haut-commissariat du Kenya à Abuja

La mission diplomatique de la République du Kenya au Nigéria : services consulaires, soutien à la diaspora et diplomatie économique.

À propos de cette mission

Who we are

Notre mission

To project, promote and protect Kenya’s interests in the countries of accreditation through effective and responsive diplomacy.

Our vision

To be a model diplomatic mission in West Africa.

Our values

  • i. Patriotism
  • ii. Integrity
  • iii. Professionalism
  • iv. Equity and fairness
  • v. .Good governance

Our history

  1. 1972

    The Kenya High Commission in Nigeria was first opened in the City of Lagos, the former capital of Nigeria in 1972.

  2. 2003

    It moved to Abuja, the new Capital City in 2003.

  3. 2012

    The premises currently occupied by the High Commission Chancery and staff houses were completed in 2012 and since then the Mission resides in Government of Kenya owned properties.

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Ce que nous faisons

  1. Enhance Political and diplomatic relations
  2. Trade and investment promotion
  3. Offer consular services to Kenyan citizens
  4. Promote education, cultural and people-to-people cooperation
  5. Offer support to Kenyan diaspora communities
Notre mandat

What we are here to do

To project, promote and protect Kenya’s interests in Nigeria, other countries of accreditation and ECOWAS by undertaking the following functions:

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  1. Protect Kenya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity
  2. Promote Peace, Security and Stability by deepening bilateral and security cooperation with accredited countries in West Africa
  3. Promote Economic Cooperation, International Trade and Investment by enhancing economic and commercial diplomacy and promoting Kenya as a trade and investment destination
  4. Advance Public and cultural Diplomacy and strengthen stakeholder engagement
  5. Enhance Policy implementation and Institutional Capacity
  6. more functions in the full mandate
Service delivery charter

What to expect from us

ServiceWhat you bringFeeTimeline
Processing Electronic Travel AuthorizationOnline Application submittedNil2 working days
Response to emergency cases of distressed Kenyans within countries of accreditationRequest via phone call, request or letterNILImmediately
Issuance of Emergency Travel DocumentsOfficial request via email or letter. A copy of air-ticket10,000 Naira1 jour ouvrable
Processing applications for new/renewal of passportsOnline application duly filled on Government of Kenya’s e-Citizen platform and requisite documents attachedAs per charges on G.o.K’s e-Citizen platform7 working days
Facilitate processing for Certificate of Good ConductFor Kenyan nationals: Finger prints and dully filled application on e-Citizen platform. Non-Kenyans: Finger-prints, attach evidence of visit and/or residence in KenyaAs per charges on G.o.K’s e-Citizen platform7 working days
Facilitate processing of applications for replacement of lost documentsPolice abstract, requisite application and attendant documents10,000 Naira7 working days
Facilitate processing of applications for replacement of lost passportPolice abstract, sworn affidavit, dully filled application on e-Citizen platformNIL7 working days
Facilitate authentication of documents (ID, birth certificates, academic certificates, marriage certificate, e.t.c.)Receipt of request and submission of original documents for verification10,000 NairaWithin 7 working days
Response to correspondences and request for informationWritten requests via letters/Emails/Phone calls Social media postsNIL5 working days, 1 working day
Response to missed telephone callsPhone callsNIL1 jour ouvrable
Response and resolution of public complaintsMake verbal or written complaintsNIL14 working days
Conveying official correspondences to the Ministry Headquarter, the authorities in the host country and countries of accreditationAll requisite documents/information availedNIL10 working days
Payment for goods/service providersSubmission of LPO/Invoice, Certificate of Completion, Receipt of goods/services, purchase/delivery notes, inspection and acceptance certificates, as the case may applyNILWithin 21 days
Dissemination of information on relevant Government’s programmes, projects and policies via social media or appropriate channelsNILNIL7 working days
Heads of mission

Those who have served

  1. 1974–1977

    Amb. Raphael M. Kiilu

  2. 1977–1978

    Amb. Shadrack K. Kimalel

  3. 1979–1983

    Amb. Alfred Machayo

  4. 1984–1985

    Amb. Kefa Onyoni

  5. 1986–1990

    Amb. Dr. E. I. Maluki

  6. 1992–1994

    Amb. Joshua K. Terer

  7. 1998–2001

    Amb. Bruce Madete

  8. 2001–2004

    Amb. David M. Mutemi

  9. 2004–2009

    Amb. Daviv M. Koikai

  10. 2009–2012

    Amb. Francis Sigei

  11. 2013–2016

    Amb. Thomas Amolo

  12. 2018–2022

    Amb. Wilfred G. Machage

Nos activités

Representing Kenya in Nigeria

Our work is to  support Kenya’s engagement with Nigeria and other countries of accreditation through:

  • Political and diplomatic relations
  • Trade and investment promotion
  • Consular services for Kenyan citizens
  • Education, cultural and people-to-people cooperation
  • Support for Kenyan diaspora communities

Kenya and Nigeria →
The people

Our team

Direction de la Mission

H.E. Isaac Keen Parashina

Chef de Mission

James M. Kiiru

Chef de Mission Adjoint
Relations bilatérales

Kenya and Nigeria

Le Kenya et le Nigéria entretiennent des relations diplomatiques amicales fondées sur la coopération en matière de commerce, d'affaires régionales et de liens interpersonnels.

La Haute Commission du Kenya à Abuja promeut ces intérêts, soutient les ressortissants kenyans au Nigeria et œuvre à l'approfondissement des échanges commerciaux et culturels entre les deux pays.

Nous contacter

Nous contacter

Envoyer une demande

Nous répondons sous 2 jours ouvrables. Pour les urgences, appelez la ligne 24 h/24, 7 j/7.

Aucun compte requis. Nous ne partageons jamais vos informations.

Bon à savoir

Avant votre visite

Ce qu'il faut apporter

  • Votre référence de réservation (réservez en ligne avant votre venue).
  • Un passeport ou une carte d'identité nationale valide, et une photocopie.
  • Les documents justificatifs pour votre service.
  • Preuve de tout paiement eCitizen pour le service.
  • Arriver environ 10 minutes à l'avance, muni d'un stylo.

Si vous habitez loin d'Abuja, renseignez-vous auprès de la mission sur les consuls honoraires ou les cliniques consulaires mobiles près de chez vous.

Quand nous sommes fermés

La mission observe les jours fériés kenyans et les jours fériés locaux du Nigeria.

Kenyan public holidays
  • 1 juinJour de Madaraka
  • 10 oct.Journée Utamaduni (Huduma)
  • 20 oct.Journée des héros
  • 12 déc.Jour de la Jamhuri
  • 25-26 déc.Noël et le lendemain de Noël
  • 1 janv.Jour de l'An
  • DiversVendredi saint, lundi de Pâques et Aïd