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About the mission

About the Kenya Embassy in Juba

The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to South Sudan: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.

About this mission

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

  1. 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.

  2. 2011

    In July 2011, at the Independence of the Republic of South Sudan, the consulate was upgraded to a fully-fledged diplomatic mission.

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What we do

  1. Promote economic cooperation, trade and investment between Kenya and South Sudan.
  2. Enhance engagement with the Kenyan Diaspora and improve consular services.
  3. Representing the Republic of Kenya and maintaining official relations with the Republic of South Sudan.
  4. Implementing Kenya’s Foreign and Diaspora Policy
Our mandate

What we are here to do

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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.

Our work

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.

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The people

Our team

Mission leadership

Portrait of H.E. Amb. CPA Jeremy N. Ndola, MBS, OGW

H.E. Amb. CPA Jeremy N. Ndola, MBS, OGW

Head of Mission
Mr. Benedict L. Watamba - DHM Juba

Mr. Benedict L. Watamba

Deputy Head of Mission & Head of Chancery

Mission team

Mr. Etoot Liwa

Mr. Etoot Liwa

Second Secretary
Mr. Cyrus Fundi Nyagah

Mr. Cyrus Fundi Nyagah

Financial Attaché

Mr. Mike Semperia Kinayia

Administrative Attaché

Mr. Daniel Wambugu

Immigration Attaché

Col. Nicholas M. Muhu

Defence Attaché

Mr. Johnstone Loyatum

First Counsellor
Bilateral relations

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.

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 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