H.E. Amb. Henry Wambuma
Head of Mission
About the mission
About the Kenya Embassy in Bujumbura
The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to Burundi: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.
About this mission
Who we are
Our values
- Patriotism
- Professionalism
- Honesty and Integrity
- Customer focus
- Equity and Fairness
- Team spirit
- Discipline
- Ethics and Integrity
What we do
- Promote, protect and project Kenya’s image and prestige in Burundi
- Contribute Kenya’s economic transformation and realization of the Vision 2030 through effectively articulation of Economic Diplomacy
- Protect interest of Kenyans in Burundi
- To enhance for mutual benefit the relations between Kenya and Burundi
- Marketing Kenya as Africa’s financial hub and destination of choice for investment and tourism
- Implementing Kenya’s Foreign Policy in relation to Burundi
- Interacting with other Foreign Missions in Burundi in pursuit of Kenya’s Foreign Policy goals and objectives;
- Negotiating conclusion of Agreements with Burundi in fields of mutual interest;
- Facilitating state and/or official visits to Burundi by Kenyan delegations
- Provision of Consular Services
- Ensuring effective participation in Pan African Affairs in Burundi
Service delivery charter
What to expect from us
| Service | What you bring | Fee | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attending to Visitors | Arrival of Visitor | Nil | Within 5 minutes for visitors with appointment Within 10 minutes for visitors with no appointment |
| Response to letters, e-mails and other written correspondences | Receipt of correspondences | Nil | Within five (5) working days for letters Within two (2) working days for emails For complex issues, we will provide an initial reply on when full response should be expected |
| Answering telephone calls | Incoming calls | Nil | Within five (5) seconds of ringing |
| Payment of Goods and Services | Receipt of Invoices | Within ten (10) working days | |
| Emergency consular service | Immediately | ||
| Issuance of Emergency Travel Document | Receipt of complete application and requisite documents | USD 20 or equivalent in Burundi Francs (BIF) | Same day |
| Authentication of official Kenyan documents | Receipt of request and requisite documents | USD 1 per page Same day or equivalent in BIF |
Our work
Representing Kenya in Burundi
The Kenya Embassy in Bujumbura serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in Burundi, 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
Ms. Juliet Kabeu
Minister (served as Charge d'Affaires Jul-Aug 2025)
Mission team
Mr. Francis Mwangi
Minister I
Col Wilson Memusi Lemayan
Defence Attaché
Mr. Moses Mwenda
Second Counselor
Ms. Naomi Esther Nekesa
Second Secretary
Ms. Rael Rotich
Financial Attaché
Mr. Steven Mbotiah
Administrative Attaché
Bilateral relations
Kenya and Burundi
Kenya and Burundi maintain friendly diplomatic relations grounded in cooperation on trade, regional affairs and people-to-people ties.
The Kenya Embassy in Bujumbura advances these interests, supports Kenyan nationals in Burundi and works to deepen commercial and cultural exchange between the two countries.
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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 Bujumbura, 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 Burundi.
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