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About the mission

About the Kenya Embassy in Mogadishu

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

About this mission

Who we are

Our mission

To promote and enhance political, diplomatic, commercial, technological, scientific, educational, culture and sports corporations between Kenya and the Federal Republic of Somalia.

Our vision

To be a model Diplomatic mission contributing to excellent relations between Kenya and the Federal Republic of Somalia and a prosperous Kenya.

Our values

  • Patriotism
  • Integrity
  • Team Spirit
  • Collective Responsibility
  • Professionalism
  • Discipline
  • Dignity
  • Equity
  • Efficiency
  • Courtesy

What we do

  1. Diplomatic Representation of the Republic of Kenya in the Federal Republic of Somalia
  2. Engaging in conflict resolution and peacebuilding in Somalia
  3. Pursue Kenya's interests in the Federal Republic of Somalia
  4. Provision of Consular Services to the Diaspora Community
  5. Participate in bilateral and multilateral forums aimed at promoting peace, security and regional integration
Our mandate

What we are here to do

Download the full mandatePDF

The Embassy’s mandate is to articulate and implement Kenya’s Foreign Policy with a view to developing and enhancing Kenya’s bilateral relations with the Federal Republic of Somalia.

Service delivery charter

What to expect from us

ServiceWhat you bringFeeTimeline
Emergency Travel DocumentBona Fide Kenyan Citizen Born Abroad, Loss of Kenyan Passport, Police Abstract, Birth CertificateUSD 20Immediately
Heads of mission

Those who have served

  1. 2022–2023

    Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) Thomas Chepkuto

  2. 2015–2022

    Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) Lucas Kyonze Tumbo

Our work

Representing Kenya in Somalia

The Kenya Embassy in Mogadishu serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in Somalia, supports the diaspora, promotes trade and investment between the two countries, and represents Kenya's foreign-policy interests.

What we do for you

Kenya and Somalia →
The people

Our team

Mission leadership

Portrait of H.E. Amb. Hon. Kubai Iringo

H.E. Amb. Hon. Kubai Iringo

Head of Mission
Portrait of Elias Bare

Elias Bare

Elias Bare jpg

Mission team

H.E. Hon. Kubai Iringo

H.E. Hon. Kubai Iringo

Ambassador/ Head of Mission

Amb. Hon. Bare Shill

Deputy Head of Mission
Bilateral relations

Kenya and Somalia

Kenya and Somalia share a border, deep historical ties and a common interest in regional peace, security and trade.

Kenya has long supported Somalia’s stabilisation, including through peace-support efforts, and both work to expand legitimate cross-border commerce.

Trade Cross-border trade and regional stability are central to the relationship.

5 areas of cooperation

  1. Regional peace and security
  2. Counter-terrorism cooperation
  3. Cross-border trade
  4. Refugee and humanitarian coordination
  5. Capacity building
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 Mogadishu, 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 Somalia.

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