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Ambassade du KenyaRiyad, Arabie saouditeAlso accredited to the Republic of Iraq and the Syrian Arab Republic
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À propos de la mission

À propos de l'Ambassade du Kenya à Riyad

La mission diplomatique de la République du Kenya en Arabie Saoudite : services consulaires, soutien à la diaspora et diplomatie économique.

À propos de cette mission

Who we are

Notre mission

To pursue, strengthen and deepen the interests and values of the Kenyan people through effective diplomatic engagement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Iraq.

Our vision

A trusted, accessible and forward-looking diplomatic mission that strengthens the strategic partnership between Kenya and Saudi Arabia and uplifts every Kenyan in the Kingdom

Our values

  • Patriotisme
  • Intégrité
  • Customer Focus
  • Good Governance
  • Inclusiveness
  • Team Spirit

Our history

  1. 1977

    The Republic of Kenya and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia established diplomatic relations in 1977 and have since enjoyed cordial ties.

  2. 1977

    Kenya’s first Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was Amb. Mwambili Kisaka who served from November 1977 to January 1979

  3. 1983

    The Embassy was later moved to Riyadh in 1983, when Riyadh was made the Capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

  4. 1983

    The Chancery was acquired on 3rd January 1983 by the Government of Kenya (GOK) and sits on 2740 sq meters plot, located in the Diplomatic Quarter (DQ).

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Ce que nous faisons

  1. Articulate and implement Kenya’s Foreign Policy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other countries of accreditation
  2. Project, promote and protect Kenya’s interests and image in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other countries of accreditation
  3. Implement our Service Delivery Charter
  4. Harness Kenya’s diaspora in the countries of accreditation for national development
  5. Provide consular services to the diaspora in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and countries of accreditation.
Notre mandat

What we are here to do

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Articulate and implement Kenya’s Foreign Policy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other countries of accreditation. Project, promote and protect Kenya’s interests and image in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other countries of accreditation.

Service delivery charter

What to expect from us

ServiceWhat you bringFeeTimeline
Facilitation of Passport Application and ReplacementPrint out of application made on eCitizen; Copy of Kenyan ID; Copy of Birth Certicicate; Proof of online paymentpayment; Copy of old Passport (for renewal); Police Report (for lost Passport);)Ksh. 7,500 for A - Series; Ksh. 9,500 for B - Series; Ksh. 12, 500 for C-Series; Diplomatic Passport Ksh. 15, 000; Lost/Mutilated Passport Ksh. 20,000Sixty (60) working days
Issuance of Emergency Travel Document (ETDs)Receipt of request and requisite documentSAR. 80within three (3) working days
Translation of documentsReceipt of request and requisite document; Payment ReceiptSAR. 80within four (4) working days
Facilitation of Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to KenyaReceipt of online request through: http://www.etakenya.go.ke; valid documentation and proof of payment of visa fees where applicable30 USDwithin five (5) working days upon receipt of the request
Facilitate Application for Kenyan Birth CertifcateDuly filled form for application for registration of births occurring abroad; A certified and translated copy of Saudi Birt Notification or Birth Certificate ; Parents National ID/ Passport; Parents marriage certificate where applicableSAR 100within sixty (60) working days
Attestation of Job OrdersDemand Letter; Power of Attorney; Inter Party Agreement - All these endorsed by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chambers of Commerce; Valid Certificate of Kenyan Agency - issued by the National Employment Authority of Kenya (NEA); Sample Employment Contract; National Adress of the Saudi AgencySAR. 115within three (3) working days
Response/ Resolution to public complaints and grievancesReceipt of verbal or written compliantGratuitwithin one (1) working day; For complicated complaints/issues, we will give an initial reply of when the full resolution should be expected
Processing of request for information accessReceipt of request for informationGratuitWithin twenty one (21) days from the date of receipt
Facilitation of Applications for Regaining of Kenyan CitizenshipOnline applicationKsh. 70, 000
Facilitation of Applications for Declaration of Dual CitizenshipOnline applicationKsh. 30, 000
Facilitate Issuance of Certificates of No impediment to marriageOnline applicationKsh. 10, 000
Facilitation of various classes of Entry PermitsOnline applicationKsh. 10, 000
Facilitate Applications of Special PassesOnline ApplicationUSD. 201 monthly
Attestation of Official DocumentSubmitted DocumentsSAR. 50 per document
Facilitation of repatriations of Mortal remainsGratuit
facilitate DNA Comparison for undocumented Kenyan ChildrenBuccal Swabs Ksh. 8, 500; Nails Ksh. 15,050
Attest foreign Contracts due for renewal or extensionGratuit
Heads of mission

Those who have served

  1. 1977–1977

    Mr. D.D. Afande , CDA

  2. 1977–1979

    Amb. Mwabili Kisaka, Head of Mission

  3. 1979–1983

    Amb. Noah Okulu

  4. 1983–1984

    Mr. G Raichenah, CDA

  5. 1983–1988

    Amb. Ali Mohamed Abdi

  6. 1988–1993

    Amb. Yunis Mahat

  7. 1993–1995

    Amb. Said Hemed Said

  8. 1997–2001

    Amb. Salim Juma

  9. 2001–2002

    Amb. Mohamed Omar Soba

  10. 2002–2004

    Amb. Mohammed Aden Mahat

  11. 2006–2010

    Amb. Dr. Yusuf Abdulrahman Nzibo

  12. 2006–2010

    Amb. Abubakar Abdi Ogle

  13. 2010–2014

    Amb. Mohamud Ali Saleh

  14. 2014–2017

    Amb. Mohamed Abdi Mohamud

  15. 2017–2018

    Mr. Ibrahim Khamis Adan, CDA

  16. 2019–2023

    Amb. Peter Ogego

  17. 2024–2026

    Amb. Ramadhan Ruwange

Nos activités

Representing Kenya in Saudi Arabia

The Kenya Embassy in Riyadh serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in Saudi Arabia, supports the diaspora, promotes trade and investment between the two countries, and represents Kenya's foreign-policy interests.

What we do for you

Kenya and Saudi Arabia →
The people

Our team

Direction de la Mission

Portrait of H.E. Amb. Joseph Musyoka Masila

H.E. Amb. Joseph Musyoka Masila

Chef de Mission
Portrait of Amb. Suleiman Ibrahim Roba

Amb. Suleiman Ibrahim Roba

Deputy Head of Mission (nominee)

Mission team

Col. James Hirbo

Col. James Hirbo

Defence Attache

Mr. Charles Oure

Immigration Attaché

Mr. Hassan Jimale

Foreign Relations Officer
Mr. Kephas Odiambo

Mr. Kephas Odiambo

Labour Attaché
Mr. Rambao Malembwa

Mr. Rambao Malembwa

Immigration Attaché
Mr. Yusuf Faki

Mr. Yusuf Faki

Second Secretary
Ms. Emma Gicheha

Ms. Emma Gicheha

Head of Chancery

Ms. Hawo Abdi

Finance Attaché
Ms. Linah Vushiru Lumidi

Ms. Linah Vushiru Lumidi

Administrative Attaché
Ms. Momina Adan

Ms. Momina Adan

Second Secretary
Relations bilatérales

Kenya and Saudi Arabia

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

La mission du Kenya à Djeddah promeut ces intérêts, soutient les ressortissants kenyans en Arabie saoudite et œuvre à l'approfondissement des échanges commerciaux et culturels entre les deux pays.

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Recent coverage

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News · 24 July 2026

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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 de Riyad, 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 de l'Arabie saoudite.

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