H.E. Amb. Maurice Makoloo
Head of Mission
About the mission
About the Kenya High Commission in London
The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.
Our work
Representing Kenya in the United Kingdom
The Kenya High Commission in London serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in the United Kingdom, 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. Irene Maswan
Deputy High Commissioner
Mission team
Mr. Ali Mambo
Minister
Bilateral relations
Kenya and the United Kingdom
Kenya and the UK have good working relations in international fora as exemplified by the latter’s support of UN Resolution 2036 in New York, giving the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) extra troops, including the support for Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to join AMISOM.
Trade The UK is one of Kenya’s largest European trading partners and a major source of investment.
5 areas of cooperation
- Trade, investment and green growth
- Climate and nature
- Science and technology
- Security and stability
- Diaspora and mobility
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 +254 20 331 8888.
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 London, 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 United Kingdom.
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