H.E. Amb. Eng. Peter Tum, CBS
Head of Mission
About the mission
About the Kenya Embassy in Kinshasa
The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to DR Congo: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.
About this mission
Who we are
Our mission
To project, promote and protect Kenya’s national interests through strategic and proactive diplomatic engagement in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, and the Republic of Gabon
Our vision
To be a model Mission in advancing Kenya’s national interests in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, and the Republic of Gabon.
Our values
- Patriotism,
- Customer Focus,
- Integrity,
- Good Governance,
- Inclusiveness, and
- Professionalism
Our history
- 1967
The Kenya Mission in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo was established in 1967 with the mandate of articulating and implementing Kenya’s Foreign Policy objectives and strengthening bilateral ties between Kenya and Democratic Republic of Congo and accredited countries.
The mandate of the Embassy is drawn from the State Department of Foreign Affairs as outlines in the Executive Order No. 1 of 2025: Implementation of Kenya’s Foreign Policy in countries of accreditation
Service delivery charter
What to expect from us
| Service | What you bring | Fee | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Telephone Calls | Call official lines | Nil | 3 rings |
| 2. In- Person Visits | - Arrival at reception with appointment | Nil | 15 minutes |
| - Arrival at reception without appointment | Nil | 30 minutes | |
| 3. General Inquiries | - Message, email, or letter of inquiry | Nil | 1-5 working days for simple issues |
| Nil | 14 working days for complex issues | ||
| 4. Public complains | - Verbal or written complaint | Nil | 14 working days |
| 5. Access to information | - Written request | Nil | 14 working days |
| 6. Payment of goods and services | - Valid invoice - Purchase/Service order - Inspection & Acceptance | Nil | 7 working days |
| 7. Tendering Process | - Submission of Tender | Varies | 90 days |
| 8. Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) | - visit www.etakenya.go.ke | As per system | As per system |
| 9. Passports | - www.ecitizen.go.ke | As per system | As per system |
| 10. Emergency Travel Certificate | - Request letter - Two passport size photographs - Copy of biodata page of lost/expired passport - Copy of birth certificate and ID - Police abstract if passport is lost/ stolen - Travel Itinerary and Visit www.kenyaembassykinshasa.org | USD 20 | 3 working days |
| 11. Authentication of Kenyan documents | Visit www.mfa.go.ke/documents-authentication | As per system | As per system |
| 12. Authentication of Foreign Documents | - Request letter - Original document duly authenticated - Copy of the documents - Copy of Passport - Certified translations - Visit www.kenyaembassykinshasa.org | USD 20 | 3 working days |
| 13. Work/ Residence Permits & Passes | Visit www.mfa.go.ke/foreign-nationals | As per system | As per system |
| 14. Police Clearance Certificate | Visit www.dci.ecitizen.go.ke | As per system | As per system |
| 15. Letter of Introduction | Valid Passport | USD 20 | 3 working days |
| 16. Repatriation of remains of deceased Kenyans | - Death Certificate - Permit - Embalming - Visit www.kenyaembassykinshasa.org | Nil | 24 hours |
| 17. Registration of Kenyans | Visit www.platform.diaspora.go.ke - Visit www.kenyaembassykinshasa.org | Nil | Immediate |
| 18. Kenyans in Distress | - Call Embassy: +243 838 127 945 - Call Diaspora Hotline +254 207 876 000 - Call Diaspora WhatsApp +254 114 757 002 | Nil | Immediate |
Our work
Representing Kenya in DR Congo
The Kenya Embassy in Kinshasa serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in DR Congo, 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. Moni Manyange
Deputy Head of Mission
Mission team
Catherine Mumo
Administrative Attaché
Col. Georges Rintari
Defence Attaché
David Koech
Counsellor
Harriet Asiago
Second Secretary
John Kimani
Financial Attaché
Makui SIRINKETI
Second Secretary
Peter Merengo
Commercial Attaché
Sicilia Morogo
Administrative Attaché
Bilateral relations
Kenya and DR Congo
The Kenya Mission in Kinshasa Democratic Republic of Congo was established in 1967 with the mandate of articulating and implementing Kenya’s Foreign Policy objectives and strengthening bilateral ties between Kenya and DR Congo and accredited countries.
- 1967
- Diplomatic relations established
6 areas of cooperation
- Trade and Investments
- Tourism
- Education
- Health
- Agriculture
- Peace and 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 +243 838 127 945.
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 Kinshasa, 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 DR Congo.
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