Amb. Ezra Chiloba Simiyu
Head of Mission
About the mission
About the Kenya Consulate-General in Los Angeles
The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to the United States: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.
About this mission
Who we are
Our mission
Promote, protect and project Kenya’s interests, values and image in the West Coast region of the United States.
Our vision
A dynamic Consulate contributing to a peaceful, prosperous and globally competitive Kenya.
Our values
- Patriotism
- Integrity
- Inclusiveness
- Good governance
- Professionalism
Our history
- 2000
The Kenya Consulate presence in Los Angeles was initially established as a tourism office. It was later closed in September 2000 following a Cabinet decision to review and reorganize Kenya's representative offices abroad, and was re-opened in December 2004 to promote Kenya's economic, trade and investment agenda while facilitating diaspora engagement and consular services.
What we do
- Consular services for Kenyan citizens
- Diaspora engagement across the jurisdiction
- Trade, investment and tourism promotion
- Public diplomacy and institutional partnerships
Implementing Kenya's Foreign Policy in the West Coast through:Fostering cordial and friendly relations between Kenya and the US West Coast. Promotion of trade and investment opportunities in the West Coast. Promotion of tourism and culture between Kenya and the US West Coast. Strengthening the participation of the Kenyan Diaspora in national development. Promotion and provision of consular services in the US West Coast. Promotion of partnerships in the creative, innovation and digital economy. Promotion of partnerships in science, technology and educational programmes.
Heads of mission
Those who have served
- 2022–2024
Amb. Thomas Kwaka
- 2019–2022
Amb. Njeri Karago
- 2014–2019
Mr. Maurice Nakitare
- 2009–2014
Amb. Wenwa Odinga
- 2004–2009
Ms. Nyambura Kamau
Our work
Representing Kenya in the United States
Implementing Kenya’s Foreign Policy in the U.S. West Coast
through:
- Fostering
cordial and friendly relations between Kenya and the US West Coast.
- Promotion
of trade and investment opportunities in the West Coast.
- Promotion
of tourism and culture between Kenya and the US West Coast.
- Strengthening
the participation of the Kenyan Diaspora in national development.
- Promotion
and provision of consular services in the US West Coast.
- Promotion
of partnerships in the creative, innovation and digital economy.
- Promotion
of partnerships in science, technology and educational programmes.
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. Walkowa Odinga, PhD
Deputy Head of Mission
Mission team
Beatrice M. Muthigani 'ndc' (K)
Minister/Head of Chancery
Robert Bett
Consul - Immigration
Silantoi Yaile
Consul- Finance
Matred Limo
Consul - Administration
Bilateral relations
Kenya and the United States
Kenya and the United States are strategic partners, cooperating closely on trade, security, health and democratic governance across the region.
Kenya’s designation as a Major Non-NATO Ally reflects the depth of a partnership that also includes significant investment, development and people-to-people ties.
Trade The United States is a leading market for Kenyan exports under AGOA and a major investor.
- 1
- Instrument in force
5 areas of cooperation
- Trade and the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership
- Security and counter-terrorism
- Health and global health security
- Technology and the digital economy
- Democracy and governance
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 +1 323 350 1186.
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 Los Angeles, 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 States.
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