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H.E. Amb. Sabdiyo Dido Bashuna
Head of Mission
About the mission
About the Kenya High Commission in Gaborone
The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to Botswana: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.
About this mission
Who we are
Our mission
To implelement Kenya's foreign Policy and Strengthen Bilateral Relations with Botswana
Our vision
To be leading Diplomatic Mission Promoting & Protection Kenya's intrest in Botswana
Our values
- Professionalism, Equity & Fairness
- Ethics & Integrity
- Team Spirit & Patriotism
- Customer focus
Our history
- 1963
In 1963, Kenya achieved independence after enduring 70 years of British colonial rule.
What we do
- To strengthen bilateral relations between Kenya and Botswana
- To enhance multilateralism through SADC, ACFTA and COMESA
- Consular and Diaspora Engagements
- To promote Agriculture, Trade and Investment
- To promote Tourism and Cultural exchanges
- To promote Education, ICT and Sports engagements
To pursue the interests and values of the Government of Kenya through results Diplomatic Engagements
Our work
Representing Kenya in Botswana
The Kenya High Commission in Gaborone serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in Botswana, supports the diaspora, promotes trade and investment between the two countries, and represents Kenya's foreign-policy interests.
Kenya and Botswana →The people
Our team
Mission leadership
Mr. William Lokira
Head of Chancery
Mission team
Amb. Sabdiyo Dido Bashuna
High Commissioner
Bilateral relations
Kenya and Botswana
Kenya and Botswana maintain friendly diplomatic relations grounded in cooperation on trade, regional affairs and people-to-people ties.
The Kenya High Commission in Gaborone advances these interests, supports Kenyan nationals in Botswana and works to deepen commercial and cultural exchange between the two countries.
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 +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 Gaborone, 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 Botswana.
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