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About the mission

About the Kenya Consulate-General in Dubai

The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to the United Arab Emirates: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.

About this mission

Who we are

Our mission

To advance Kenya's Foreign Policy in United Arab Emirates through effective diplomatic engagement.

Our vision

A dynamic Mission contributing to Kenya's national Interests in the United Arab Emirates.

Our work

Representing Kenya in the United Arab Emirates

The Kenya Consulate-General in Dubai serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in the United Arab Emirates, 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 the United Arab Emirates →
The people

Our team

Mission leadership

H.E. Amb. Jayne Jepkorir Toroitich

Head of Mission
Bilateral relations

Kenya and the United Arab Emirates

Kenya and the United Arab Emirates enjoy fast-growing ties in trade, investment, logistics and a large Kenyan workforce across the Emirates.

A Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement anchors an expanding commercial relationship, complemented by cooperation on labour mobility and consular welfare.

Trade The UAE is among Kenya’s top trading partners and a key gateway market.

5 areas of cooperation

  1. Trade and the Economic Partnership Agreement
  2. Investment and logistics
  3. Labour mobility and worker welfare
  4. Aviation and tourism
  5. Food security
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 Dubai, 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 the United Arab Emirates.

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