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About the mission

About the Kenya Embassy in Dakar

The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to Senegal: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.

About this mission

Who we are

Our history

  1. 2020

    The Government of the Republic of Kenya, opened its resident embassy in Dakar, Republic of Senegal, on 8th January, 2020.

  2. 2020

    The presentation of credentials by Amb Muhindi, to H.E. Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal on 10th March, 2020, opened new opportunities for more enhanced engagements in bilateral cooperation with the Republic of Senegal, which has a resident mission in Nairobi.

  3. 2023

    The mission was singularly honoured to receive H.E. President William Samoei Ruto, who officially opened the Embassy on 26th January, 2023.

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Our work

Representing Kenya in Senegal

The Kenya Embassy in Dakar serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in Senegal, supports the diaspora, promotes trade and investment between the two countries, and represents Kenya's foreign-policy interests.

What we do for you

Kenya and Senegal →
The people

Our team

Mission leadership

Portrait of H.E. Amb. Prof. Anne Kisaka Nangulu

H.E. Amb. Prof. Anne Kisaka Nangulu

Head of Mission
Bilateral relations

Kenya and Senegal

Kenya and Senegal maintain friendly diplomatic relations grounded in cooperation on trade, regional affairs and people-to-people ties.

The Kenya Embassy in Dakar advances these interests, supports Kenyan nationals in Senegal and works to deepen commercial and cultural exchange between the two countries.

Get in touch

Contact us

Send an enquiry

We reply within 2 working days. For urgent matters, call the 24/7 line.

No account needed. We never share your details.

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 Dakar, 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 Senegal.

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