H.E. Amb. Timothy Kaluma Mcharo
Head of Mission
About the mission
About the Kenya Embassy in Algiers
The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to Algeria: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.
About this mission
Who we are
Our mission
To effectively articulate Kenya’s national interests in its diplomatic representation in Algeria and Mali for the achievement of Kenya’s Foreign Policy agenda.
Our vision
A Premium diplomatic representation for the full realization of Kenya’s Foreign Policy agenda.
Our values
- Partriotism
- customer focus
- professionalism
- equity
- and fairness
- team spirit
- ethics and intergrity.
What we do
- Our Core Functions
To pursue Kenya’s foreign relations with Algeria, Mali and other foreign countries through effective diplomatic engagement in Algeria and the Maghreb
Service delivery charter
What to expect from us
| Service | What you bring | Fee | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Consular services | Nil | Immediately | |
| Dispatch of applications for a passport to Nairobi | Nil | Within 5 working days | |
| Authentication of documents | Nil | 5 working days | |
| Response to complaints | Nil | Three working days | |
| Payment to service providers | Nil | Within 5 working days | |
| Attending to visitors | Nil | Within 10 mins for visitors with appointment, or as communicated. Twenty minutes for visitors without appointment | |
| Answering of incoming calls | Nil | aNSWERING WITHIN 3 RINGS | |
| Response to communication (Letters and Emails) | Nil | Within five (5) working days for letters Within three (3) working days for an email For complex issues, an initial communication of when full response is expected will be given | |
| Submission of documents for information to Nairobi | Nil | Within set deadlines | |
| Convene stakeholders meetings | Nil | Five (5) days before meeting | |
| Coordinate bilateral meetings, workshops and exhibitions | nil | Within three (3) months upon receipt of notification |
Our work
Representing Kenya in Algeria
The Kenya Embassy in Algiers serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in Algeria, supports the diaspora, promotes trade and investment between the two countries, and represents Kenya's foreign-policy interests.
Kenya and Algeria →The people
Our team
Mission leadership
Bilateral relations
Kenya and Algeria
Kenya and Algeria maintain friendly diplomatic relations grounded in cooperation on trade, regional affairs and people-to-people ties.
The Kenya Embassy in Algiers advances these interests, supports Kenyan nationals in Algeria and works to deepen commercial and cultural exchange between the two countries.
Get in touch
Contact us
Enquiry sent
Thank you. We have logged your enquiry under reference and will reply by email within 2 working days.
In an emergency abroad? Do not wait for an email reply. Call the 24/7 consular line on +254 20 331 8888.
Good to know
Before you visit
What to bring
- Your booking reference (book online before you come).
- A valid passport or national ID, and a photocopy.
- The supporting documents for your service.
- Proof of any eCitizen payment for the service.
- Arrive about 10 minutes early, with a pen.
If you live far from Algiers, ask the mission about honorary consuls or mobile consular clinics near you.
When we're closed
The mission observes Kenyan public holidays and the local public holidays of Algeria.
Kenyan public holidays
- 1 JunMadaraka Day
- 10 OctUtamaduni (Huduma) Day
- 20 OctMashujaa Day
- 12 DecJamhuri Day
- 25–26 DecChristmas and Boxing Day
- 1 JanNew Year's Day
- VariesGood Friday, Easter Monday and Eid