Mr. Stanley Kimani Mwangi 'ndc' (K), Chargé d'Affaires
Head of Mission
About the mission
About the Kenya Consulate-General in Goma
The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to DR Congo: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.
About this mission
Who we are
Our mission
To effectively articulate Kenya’s national interests in the Eastern DRC and achieve the desired foreign policy objectives.
Our vision
A proactive diplomatic representation for the realization of Kenya’s Foreign Policy Agenda.
Our values
- In administering and implementing its programmes, and in delivering services, the Consulate pledges unwavering allegiance to both the letter and spirit of the national values and principles set out in Article 10(2) and Article 232 of the 8 9 Constitution. e.g
- Patriotism, Integrity, Professionalism, Transparency and accountability, Inclusiveness, Equity, Sustainable Development & Creativity and Innovation
Our history
- 1963
After independence in 1963, one of the first Diplomatic Missions to be opened in Africa was in Kinshasa in 1967.
- 2022
The Consulate General of the Republic of Kenya in Goma was opened on 1st March, 2022.
The functions and responsibilities of the Kenya Consulate General, Goma are as follows: i. Promote socio-economic cooperation, trade and investment between Kenya and the DRC; ii. Enhance cooperation in peace and security including through Inter-Congolese Peace Dialogue; iii. Strengthening Kenya-DRC bilateral relations and diplomatic engagements; iv. Foster closer people-to-people exchange through education, tourism and culture; v. Promote regional integration for Kenya to reap optimal benefit and; vi. Improve diaspora engagement and provision of consular services.
Our work
Representing Kenya in DR Congo
The Kenya Consulate-General in Goma serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in DR Congo, supports the diaspora, promotes trade and investment between the two countries, and represents Kenya's foreign-policy interests.
Kenya and DR Congo →The people
Our team
Mission leadership
Mr. Elijah Sarinke
First Secretary
Mission team
Elijah Sarinke
First Secretary
Marion Koskey
Second Secretary
Mr. Stanley Kimani Mwangi (K),
Chargé d'Affaires
Ronald Misiko
Staff
Bilateral relations
Kenya and DR Congo
Kenya and DR Congo maintain friendly diplomatic relations grounded in cooperation on trade, regional affairs and people-to-people ties.
The Kenya Embassy in Kinshasa advances these interests, supports Kenyan nationals in DR Congo 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 Goma, 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 DR Congo.
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