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About the mission

About the Kenya Permanent Mission in Geneva

Kenya's Permanent Mission in Geneva represents the Republic of Kenya at the international organisations seated there.

Kenya's Permanent Mission in Geneva is the Republic of Kenya's delegation to the international organisations seated there.

It advances Kenya's positions across the multilateral agenda, works with partner delegations on shared priorities, and reports to the Ministry of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs in Nairobi.

About this mission

Who we are

Our mission

To project, promote and protect Kenya’s national interests while contributing towards a peaceful and equitable world through effective multilateral engagement.

Our vision

A Champion of Kenya’s interests in the global multilateral arena.

Our values

  • Patriotism
  • Ethics & Integrity
  • Customer Focus
  • Professionalism
  • Team Spirit

Our history

  1. 1985

    The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva, Switzerland was opened in 1985 under its first Permanent Representative, the Late Amb. Dennis Afande.

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What we do

  1. Promote international peace, security, and human rights
  2. Promote economic cooperation, international trade and investment
  3. Promote and safeguard Kenya’s interests
  4. Enhance public diplomacy and stakeholder engagement
  5. Enhance policy, institutional capacity and performance management
Our mandate

What we are here to do

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva, Switzerland is mandated to pursue Kenya’s interests within the United Nations bodies and specialized agencies in Geneva as well as other International Organizations in Switzerland through multilateral diplomacy. This involves targeted/focused negotiations, advocacy and promotion of Kenya’s interests and policies, as well as, working in partnership with Member States of the United Nations and other International Organizations to anticipate and influence policy and decisions.

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25 organisations and bodies named in our mandate

  • WTOWorld Trade Organization
  • ITCInternational Trade Centre
  • WIPOWorld Intellectual Property Organization
  • UNCTADUN Trade and Development
  • IPUInter-Parliamentary Union
  • UPUUniversal Postal Union
  • ITUInternational Telecommunication Union
  • UNHCRUN Refugee Agency
  • UNDRRUN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
  • PDDPlatform on Disaster Displacement
  • OCHAUN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
  • ISOInternational Organization for Standardization
  • OHCHRUN Human Rights Office
  • ICRCInternational Committee of the Red Cross
  • UNODAUN Office for Disarmament Affairs
  • IUCNInternational Union for Conservation of Nature
  • ILOInternational Labour Organization
  • WHOWorld Health Organization
  • UNAIDSJoint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
  • GLOBAL FUNDThe Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
  • WMOWorld Meteorological Organization
  • IFRCInternational Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
  • UNECEUN Economic Commission for Europe
  • IOMInternational Organization for Migration
  • GCERFGlobal Community Engagement and Resilience Fund
Heads of mission

Those who have served

  1. 2018–2024

    H.E. Dr. Cleopa Kilonzo Mailu, M.B.S, E.B.S., E.G.H.

  2. 2015–2018

    H.E. Dr. Stephen Ndung’u Karau

  3. 2013–2015

    H.E. Dr. John O. Kakonge

  4. 2010–2013

    H.E. Dr. Tom Mboya Okeyo

  5. 2006–2010

    H.E. Prof. Maria Nzomo, M.B.S.

  6. 2000–2006

    H.E. Amb. Amina C. Mohamed

  7. 1998–2000

    H.E Mr. Kipkorir Aly Azad Rana, Ph.D

  8. 1995–1997

    H.E. Ms. Esther Mshai Tolle

  9. 1992–1995

    H.E. Dr. D.D.C. Don Nanjira

  10. 1988–1989

    H.E. Prof. Thomas Ariba Ogada

  11. 1985–1988

    H.E. Mr. Dennis Daudi Afande

Our work

Kenya at UN Office at Geneva

The Kenya Permanent Mission represents the Republic of Kenya before UN Office at Geneva and the other bodies of the international system seated in Geneva. We carry Kenya's positions into negotiations, defend our national interests and work with partner delegations to shape decisions that reach far beyond any single capital.

The bodies we represent Kenya in

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The people

Our team

Mission leadership

H.E. Amb. Dr. Fancy Chepkemoi Too, MBS

Head of Mission

H.E. Amb. James Waweru

Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Representative

Mission team

Mr. Maurice Okoth

Minister I

Mr. James Nyongesa

Minister II

Ms. Christine Nzumbu

Minister Counsellor

Ms. Yvonne Kivuti

Counsellor I

Mr. Brian Mugunda

Counsellor II

Mr. Sylvester Kibet

Second Secretary

Mr. Kenneth Omondi

Second Secretary

Ms. Kizzy Miguda

Second Secretary

Ms. Maureen Ntari

Second Secretary

Dr. Jean Gitau

Health Attachè

Mr. Francis Lenarum

Labour Attachè

Ms. Caroline Kamau

Financial Attachè

Mr. Charles Chahilu

Admin Attachè
For Kenyans abroad

Diaspora

Register with the mission

Be counted and reachable for updates, alerts and assistance.

Welfare and repatriation

Support for Kenyan workers and citizens in distress.

Opportunities

Scholarships, jobs and calls open to the diaspora.

News & events

Community events and updates from the mission in Geneva.

Answers

Common questions

Can the Permanent Mission help with passports, visas or other consular services?
No. A Permanent Mission represents Kenya at the international organisations seated in Geneva and has no public consular counter. For consular services, contact the Kenya Embassy in Bern.
I have lost my passport, what should I do?
If you need to travel soon, apply for an Emergency Travel Document. If you are in danger or distress, call the 24/7 consular line first.
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 Geneva, 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 Switzerland.

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