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About the mission

About the Kenya Embassy in Khartoum

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

About this mission

Who we are

Our mission

To advance and Safeguard Kenya’s strategic, economic and trade interests to support sustainable growth and development

Our vision

To be a model Kenyan Diplomatic Mission in the promotion of mutually beneficial relations and pursuit of Kenya’s interests in the Republic of the Sudan

Our values

  • Patriotism
  • Ethics & Integrity
  • Professionalism
  • Good
  • Governance
  • Inclusiveness
  • Team Spirit
  • Equity and Fairness

Our history

  1. 1982

    The Kenya Embassy Khartoum was established in 1982.

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Our mandate

What we are here to do

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Monitor and follow up on implementation of Agreements and MOUs signed between Kenya and Sudan

Our work

Representing Kenya in the Sudan

The Kenya Embassy in Khartoum serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in the 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 Amb. Jeremy K. Laibutah

Amb. Jeremy K. Laibutah

Head of Mission
Portrait of Edson Kangethe

Edson Kangethe

Deputy Head of Mission

Mission team

Amb. Jeremy Kaume Laibutah

Ambassador

Mr. Edson Kangethe

Head of Chancery

Ms. Pauline Nthenya

Foreign Service Officer 2

Ms. Vascallini Kanini

Senior Assistant Office Administrator

Ms. Stella Nguiri

Senior accountant

Ms. Clemencia Mulupi

Chief Clerical Officer
Bilateral relations

Kenya and the Sudan

Kenya and Sudan maintain friendly diplomatic relations grounded in cooperation on trade, regional affairs and people-to-people ties.

The Kenya Embassy in Khartoum advances these interests, supports Kenyan nationals in 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 Khartoum, 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 the 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