
About the Kenya Embassy in Juba
The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to South Sudan: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.
Who we are
Our mission
To pursue Kenya’s national and strategic interests in South Sudan through effective diplomatic engagements.
Our vision
A Model Diplomatic Mission advancing Kenya’s Interests in South Sudan
Our values
- Patriotism
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Customer Focus
- Equity
- Team Spirit
Our history
- 2006
The Kenya Embassy in Juba was established as a Consulate in February 2006, following the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in 2005.
- 2011
In July 2011, at the Independence of the Republic of South Sudan, the consulate was upgraded to a fully-fledged diplomatic mission.
What we do
- Promote economic cooperation, trade and investment between Kenya and South Sudan.
- Enhance engagement with the Kenyan Diaspora and improve consular services.
- Representing the Republic of Kenya and maintaining official relations with the Republic of South Sudan.
- Implementing Kenya’s Foreign and Diaspora Policy
The mandate of the Kenya Mission in Juba is to promote, project and safeguard Kenya’s strategic national interests in South Sudan in line with Kenya’s Foreign Policy.
Representing Kenya in South Sudan
The Kenya Embassy in Juba serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in South Sudan, supports the diaspora, promotes trade and investment between the two countries, and represents Kenya's foreign-policy interests.
Kenya and South Sudan →Our team
Mission leadership


Mr. Benedict L. Watamba
Mission team

Mr. Etoot Liwa

Mr. Cyrus Fundi Nyagah
Mr. Mike Semperia Kinayia
Mr. Daniel Wambugu
Col. Nicholas M. Muhu
Mr. Johnstone Loyatum
Kenya and South Sudan
Kenya and South Sudan maintain friendly diplomatic relations grounded in cooperation on trade, regional affairs and people-to-people ties.
The Kenya Embassy in Juba advances these interests, supports Kenyan nationals in South Sudan and works to deepen commercial and cultural exchange between the two countries.
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.
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 Juba, 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 South Sudan.
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
