H.E. Amb. Willy K. Bett, EGH
Head of Mission
About the mission
About the Kenya Embassy in Beijing
The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to China: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.
About this mission
Who we are
Our mission
To pursue Kenya’s national interests and project the values of the people of Kenya through effective diplomatic representation.
Our vision
To be a leading Diplomatic Mission in contributing to mutually beneficial cooperation with the People’s Republic of China.
Our history
- 1963
China and Kenya established diplomatic relations on 14 December 1963, two days after Kenya attained independence.
- 2017
In May 2017, the two countries established a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.
- 2025
During President William Ruto’s state visit to China in April 2025, the two Heads of State agreed to build a China-Kenya community with a shared future for the new era.
The mandate of the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Beijing, China is to articulate and implement Kenya’s Foreign Policy while promoting, projecting and protecting Kenya’s national interests in the People’s Republic of China
Our work
Representing Kenya in China
The Kenya Embassy in Beijing serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in China, supports the diaspora, promotes trade and investment between the two countries, and represents Kenya's foreign-policy interests.
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
Amb. Lynette Ndile
Deputy Head of Mission
Mission team
Ms. Edith K. Ngungu
Head of Chancery
Mr. Brian Chomba
First Secretary
Mr. Collins Karithi
Second Secretary
Ms. Marsa Bare
Second Secretary
Ms. Mercy Achieng
Second Secretary
Bilateral relations
Kenya and China
Kenya and China maintain a broad partnership covering infrastructure, trade and investment, with cooperation guided by regular high-level engagement.
Chinese-financed projects have reshaped Kenya’s transport and energy landscape, while both sides work to broaden trade and technology ties.
Trade China is a leading source of infrastructure investment and a major trading partner.
5 areas of cooperation
- Infrastructure and connectivity
- Trade and investment
- Manufacturing and industrial parks
- Technology and skills
- Agricultural cooperation
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 +8618614263126.
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 Beijing, 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 China.
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