Amb. James Muhati Buyekane
Head of Mission
About the mission
About the Kenya Consulate-General in Guangzhou
The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to China: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.
Our work
Representing Kenya in China
The Kenya Consulate-General in Guangzhou serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in China, supports the diaspora, promotes trade and investment between the two countries, and represents Kenya's foreign-policy interests.
What we do for you
- Consular services
- Book an appointment
- Register with the mission
- Diaspora services
- Trade and investment
- Travel advisories
The people
Our team
Mission leadership
Ms. Alice N. Avedi
Deputy Head of Mission
Bilateral relations
Kenya and China
Kenya and China maintain a broad partnership covering infrastructure, trade and investment, with cooperation guided by regular high-level engagement.
Chinese-financed projects have reshaped Kenya’s transport and energy landscape, while both sides work to broaden trade and technology ties.
Trade China is a leading source of infrastructure investment and a major trading partner.
5 areas of cooperation
- Infrastructure and connectivity
- Trade and investment
- Manufacturing and industrial parks
- Technology and skills
- Agricultural cooperation
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 Guangzhou, 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 China.
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