H.E. Amb. Ababu Namwamba
Head of Mission
About the mission
About the Kenya High Commission in Kampala
The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to Uganda: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.
About this mission
Who we are
Our mission
To Promote, Protect and Project Kenya's national interests in the Republic of Uganda.
Our vision
To be an excellent diplomatic Mission in the delivery of effective and efficient services to our stakeholders.
Our values
- Patriotism
- Team Spirit
- Collective Responsibility
- Discipline
- Professionalism
- Dignity
- Integrity
- Equity and Empathy.
Our history
- 1981
The Kenya High Commission in Kampala was established in 1981, initially as a military liaison office, to strengthen the historic and strategic relations between Kenya and Uganda.
- 2026
Gen. George Owino, CBS (Rtd), H.E. Amb Joash Maangi, CBS and H.E. Amb. Ababu Namwamba, EGH, who assumed office in April 2026 and is the current High Commissioner.
What we do
- 1. To Protect Kenya's Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity.
- 2. To Promote Regional Peace, Security and Stability.
- 3. To Promote Economic Cooperation, Trade, Investment and Tourism.
- 4. To strengthen bilateral relations, Reginal Integration and International Cooperation.
- 5. Disseminate/ Provide information on Kenya Uganda trade/investment opportunities, tourism, education, diaspora, cultural, and environmental issues.
- 6. To Strengthen Diaspora Engagement and Provision of consular services including issuing of Visas, Emergency Travel document and verification of documents.
- 7. Engage with Host Government, Foreign Missions, UN & International Organization based in Uganda.
- To Enhance Public Diplomacy, Cultural Heritage and Stakeholder Engagement.
To facilitate the implementation of Kenya's strategic national interests.
Our work
Representing Kenya in Uganda
The Kenya High Commission in Kampala serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in Uganda, 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
Amb. Kipkosgei Toroitich
Deputy Head of Mission
Bilateral relations
Kenya and Uganda
Kenya and Uganda are East African Community partners bound by trade, transport corridors and strong people-to-people links.
The Northern Corridor connects Uganda to the port of Mombasa, making trade facilitation and infrastructure central to the relationship.
Trade Uganda is among Kenya’s largest export markets in the region.
5 areas of cooperation
- East African Community integration
- The Northern Corridor and port access
- Energy and oil logistics
- Trade facilitation
- Regional security
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 +256 784 030494.
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 Kampala, 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 Uganda.
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