H.E. Amb. Anthony Mwaniki Muchiri, CBS
Head of Mission
About the mission
About the Kenya Embassy in Ankara
The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to Türkiye: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.
About this mission
Who we are
Our mission
Meet the needs and aspirations of Kenyans through innovative trade and commercial, diplomatic & political engagements in line wıth Vision 2030.
Our vision
To be a model diplomatic mission contributing to better relations between Kenya and Türkiye and a prosperous Kenya
Our values
- Patriotism
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Dignity
- Accountability and transparency
- Loyalty
- Discipline
- Team spirit
- Collective responsibility
- Equity and Innovation
Our history
- 2012
The Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Ankara was opened on 1st July 2012 and officially inaugurated in 2014 by the 4th President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, CGH.
What we do
- Enhancing Government to Government Relations;
- Facilitating the negotiations and conclusion of bilateral mechanisms of cooperation (Agreements, MoU);
- Facilitating inbound and outbound State and Official Visits;
- Promoting people to peoples' relations through cultural, educational and scientific exchanges;
- Promoting Economic, Trade and Investment relations as well as tourism;
- Provision of Consular services to Kenyans in Türkiye, Bulgaria, Georgia, North Macedonia and Romania
To engage the Government of the Republic of Türkiye, Business People, organizations, and stakeholders that have steered the development of Türkiye as we articulate Kenya’s foreign policy.
Service delivery charter
What to expect from us
| Service | What you bring | Fee | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interface with the Government of the Republic of Türkiye, Bulgaria, Georgia, North Macedonia and Romania | Meetings | Nil | Continouous |
| Response to communication | Receipt of communication | Nil | Within five (5) working days for lettersImmediately for emailsFor complex issues, will give initial reply of when full response should be expectedAs per the indicated timeline for internal communication |
| Payment of goods and services | Accurate supporting documents e.g. invoices etc | Nil | Within five (5) working days. |
| Provide technical or analytical reports | Receipt of a request. Availability of information | Nil | Within 14 days for analytical reportsWithin 7 days for technical reports |
| Facilitate & coordinate bilateral negotiations & implementation of agreements | Receipt of a written request | Nil | Within three (3) months |
| Authentication of documents & issue of travel documents | Receipt of a request | $30 | Immediate Within 14 days those referred to Nairobi |
| Answering to incoming calls | Incoming calls | Nil | Answer within 10 seconds or maximum of three rings |
| Attending to visitors | Arrival of visitors | Nil | Within 5 minutes for visitors with appointmentsWithin 10 minutes for visiors without appointments |
| Provide/disseminate information | Request received. Availabilty of information | Nil | Promptly for verbal requestsWithin 5 working days for written requests Regularly for dissemination |
Heads of mission
Those who have served
- 2022–2025
Leonard N. Boiyo
- 2020–2022
Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Johnson Mogoa K. Ondieki
- 2014–2018
Kiema Kilonzo
Our work
Representing Kenya in Türkiye
The Embassy represents the Republic of Kenya in Türkiye, facilitates Government to Government, people to people Relations. The Embassy works to enhance economic, tradem investment relations and promotes Kenya as a tourism destination of choice for the citizens of the countries of accreditation. The Embassy provides consular services to Kenyans residing in Türkiye, Bulgaria, Georgia, North Macedonia and Romania and endeavors to protect their rights.
What we do for you
- Consular services
- Book an appointment
- Register with the mission
- Diaspora services
- Trade and investment
- Travel advisories
The people
Our team
Mission leadership
John Omonywa Mariera
Minister/ Head of Chancery
Mission team
Caroline Ofulah
Second Counsellor
Cln. Joel Tanui
Defence Attaché
Victor Kombo
Foreign Relations Officer
Dorothy C. Rotich
Foreign Service Officer
David Kinyua Karuri
Immigration Attaché
Janet Muli David
Financial Attaché
Euphemia Isaboke
Financial Attaché
Coming Soon )
Office Administrator
Bilateral relations
Kenya and Türkiye
Kenya and Türkiye established diplomatic relations in 1968 and have maintained cordial relations over the years. Kenya opened its Embassy in Ankara in 2012.
- 1968
- Diplomatic relations established
6 areas of cooperation
- Trade and InvestmentTürkiye is among the leading emerging development partner for Kenya. In 2025, trade flows between Kenya and Türkiye stood at US$296 Million. Kenya’s exports to Türkiye were valued at USD 23.7 million. The main exports products include tea, tobacco, leather, petroleum oils, coffee and cut vegetables. Kenya imports from Türkiye were valued at USD 272 million. Main products are manufactured goods including machinery, electronic equipment, mineral fuels and petroleum products, and transportation plastic products. Some of Turkish investments in Kenya include clothing firm LC Waikiki, FLO shoe Retailing Company, furniture manufacture and sanitary ware producer Vitra.
- Defence and Security cooperationKenya and Türkiye enjoy cordial military and security cooperation. Türkiye works with Kenya in the stabilization of the conflicts in the Horn of Africa, fight against piracy in the Indian Ocean.
- Development CooperationTürkiye is among the leading emerging development partners for Kenya. The Turkish International Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) have developed various projects in the fields of health, food, agriculture, livestock and education.
- EducationKenya benefits from over 70 scholarships undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate scholarships annually from the Republic of Türkiye. Additionally, there are self-sponsored students across Türkiye’s Institutions of Higher learning.
- Transport infrastructureTurkish Airlines and Kenya Airways collaborate on air connectivity between Istanbul and Nairobi. This has been a great enabler of commerce and tourism. After 5-year break, on 26th October 2025, the Turkish Airlines resumed 3 weekly flights (8 tons of belly cargo capacity, boosting coastal trade and exports) to Mombasa.
- Labour MobilityTürkiye is increasingly becoming a popular destination for domestic and industrial workers including hotel industry especially during the high summer season. It is a home to at least 1800 registered Kenyans (2025 est.) distributed across the 82 provinces although majority are in major cities of Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, Konya, Izmir, Karabuk among others.
Get in touch
Contact us
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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 90538502-960.
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 Ankara, 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 Türkiye.
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