H.E. Amb. Peter Mutuku Mathuki
Head of Mission
About the mission
About the Kenya Embassy in Moscow
The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to Russia: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.
About this mission
Who we are
Our mission
To provide quality diplomatic representation and to embody the aspirations of the Kenyan people and international community through diplomatic contacts, integration, transmission, and utilization of diplomatic knowledge for the development and prosperity of Kenyan people in particular and mankind in general.
Our vision
To be a modern diplomatic mission committed to efficient and effective diplomatic representation.
Our values
- Patriotism
- teamwork
- collective responsibility
- professionalism
- discipline
- dignity
- integrity
- and equity.
Service delivery charter
What to expect from us
| Service | What you bring | Fee | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Response to phone call | None | Free | Three Rings |
| Response to verbal enquiries | Specify the enquiry | Free | Three Minutes |
| Response to written correspondences | E-mails, Social Media(X, Facebook and Instagram), letters | Free | One Day |
| Processing payments for good and services | Presentation of supporting documents and invoices | Free | 10 days |
| Issuing of Counter Document for Certificate of no impediment to marriage (in Russian Language) | Original Certificate of no impediment to marriage, Kenyan Passport | Free | Approximately 3 months |
| Authentication of documents | Original and copies of document to be authenticated (Russians Citizens) | USD 20 | 1-72 hours |
| Issuing of Counter Document for Police Clearance Certificate | Original Police Clearance Certificate, Kenyan Passport, Russian Visa | Free | 1 hour |
| Letter of repatriation of deceased Kenyan | Copy of deceased passport, copy of death certificate, embalmment certificate | Free | 1 hour |
| Registration of birth for minors born abroad | Copy of foreign birth certificate, copy of both parents' passports and Kenya IDs | USD 5 | Within set deadline |
| Import of Pets Certificate | Veterinary certificate (issued no earlier than 5 days before the travel date) and valid rabies certificate. | USD 50 | 2 days |
| Emergency Certificate | Copy of Passport, Police Abstract, Air ticket | Free | 1 hour |
Heads of mission
Those who have served
- 2021–2024
Amb. Besnon Ogutu
Our work
Representing Kenya in Russia
The Kenya Embassy in Moscow serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in Russia, 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
Dr. Joseph Warui, PhD
Deputy Head of Mission
Mission team
Jacqueline Abillah
Administrative Attaché
Raphael Musyoka
Counsellor
Rose Kiriinya
First Secretary
Bilateral relations
Kenya and Russia
Kenya and Russia maintain friendly diplomatic relations grounded in cooperation on trade, regional affairs and people-to-people ties.
The Kenya Embassy in Moscow advances these interests, supports Kenyan nationals in Russia and works to deepen commercial and cultural exchange between the two countries.
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 +7 (968) 014 8433.
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 Moscow, 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 Russia.
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