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High Commission

Welcome to the Kenya High Commission, Abuja

Consular protection, documents and diaspora support for Kenyans in Nigeria.

In an emergency

If a Kenyan national is in trouble in Nigeria

Arrest, detention, hospitalisation, a death, a lost passport or a crisis. A duty officer answers at any hour, including public holidays.

Get help and enquiries →
24/7 duty officer+254 20 331 8888Call now →
What happens when you call the duty officer
  1. 01Call the duty officer

    Give your full name, your passport number if you have it, your location and what has happened.

  2. 02Tell us who else to inform

    Family, a lawyer or your employer. With your consent we keep them updated.

  3. 03We attend and follow up

    We visit where permitted, liaise with the local authorities, and stay with your case until it is resolved.

  4. 04What we cannot do

    We cannot pay fines or legal fees, secure your release, or interfere in another country's courts.

Mission leadershipAbout this mission →
H.E. Isaac Keen ParashinaHigh Commissioner
A message from the High Commissioner
Welcome to the official website of the High Commission of the Republic of Kenya in Abuja.
James M. KiiruDeputy Head of Mission
H.E. Isaac Keen ParashinaHigh Commissioner

Welcome to the official website of the High Commission of the Republic of Kenya in Abuja.

This platform serves as a gateway to information about Kenya, the services offered by the High Commission, and the strong and enduring relations between Kenya and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as well the Republics of Benin, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and ECOWAS.

Kenya and Nigeria share a longstanding partnership founded on mutual respect, shared African values, and a common commitment to peace, prosperity, and sustainable development. As we continue to deepen our cooperation, the High Commission remains committed to advancing Kenya's foreign policy priorities through economic diplomacy, trade and investment promotion, tourism, cultural exchange, and people-to-people engagement.

We are equally dedicated to delivering efficient, responsive, and citizen-centred consular services to Kenyans residing in, working in, studying in, or visiting our countries of accreditation. Through this website, we seek to provide timely information, facilitate access to our services, and strengthen engagement with the Kenyan diaspora, our partners, and the wider public.

We also invite investors, business leaders, development partners, students, and travellers to explore the many opportunities that Kenya offers as a leading destination for trade, investment, innovation, tourism, and cultural exchange.

Thank you for visiting our website. We look forward to serving you and to further strengthening the bonds of friendship, cooperation, and shared prosperity between Kenya and our partner countries.

Isaac Parashina, MBS

HIGH COMMISSIONER

The chancery in Abuja

Location
Plot 357, Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria (P.M.B. 5160, Wuse Head Office, Abuja)
Opening hours
Mon–Thu 09:00–16:00; Fri 09:00–12:00; Sat–Sun Closed
9.30am - 3.00pm
24/7 emergency line

Abuja, Nigeria

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