H.E. Amb. Abdi Aden Korio
Head of Mission
About the mission
About the Kenya Embassy in Muscat
The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to Oman: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.
About this mission
Who we are
Our mission
To project, promote and protect Kenya's interests and image through effective diplomatic engagement
Our vision
Kenya’s national interest advanced and safeguarded in the Sultanate of Oman and in the Republic of Yemen.
Our values
- 1. Patriotism:
- 2. Professionalism, discipline and dignity
- 3. Ethics and Integrity
- 4. Customer Focus
- 5. Team Spirit
Our history
- 1976
The diplomatic relations between the two friendly countries were established in 1976 and one year later in 1977 the first Omani Ambassador presented his credentials to the late President Jomo Kenyatta.
- 1986
Oman closed its Embassy in Nairobi in 1986, however, the Embassy was reopened in July 2013.
- 2011
The Kenyan Embassy in Muscat was opened on 2nd April 2011 and officially inaugurated on 12th November 2011 by the then Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon. Moses Wetangula, and Hon. Yusuf Bin Abdullah Bin Alawi, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs, Sultanate of Oman.
- 2015
H.E. Mr. Muhammad Dory Muhammad Yakub became the first Kenyan Ambassador to be formally accredited to the Sultanate of Oman in 2015.
Heads of mission
Those who have served
- 2015–2022
H.E Mr. Muhammad Dory Muhammad Yakub
- 2022–2024
H.E Amb. Amina Abdalla, CBS
Our work
Representing Kenya in Oman
The Kenya Embassy in Muscat serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in Oman, supports the diaspora, promotes trade and investment between the two countries, and represents Kenya's foreign-policy interests.
Kenya and Oman →The people
Our team
Mission leadership
Margaret Munene
Deputy Head of Mission
Mission team
H.E Abdi Aden Korio
Ambassador
Mr. Bishar Adan
Financial Attaché
Ms. Florence Ogutu
Administrative Attaché
Ms. Ivy Kemboi
Second Secretary
Ms. Margaret Munene
Counsellor
Bilateral relations
Kenya and Oman
The bilateral relations between Kenya and the Sultanate of Oman are deeply rooted in history, primarily founded on trade and cultural exchanges that date back centuries. Omani traders played a significant role as early pioneers in the trade routes along the East African or Swahili Coast.
- 1976
- Diplomatic relations established
Get in touch
Contact us
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In an emergency abroad? Do not wait for an email reply. Call the 24/7 consular line on +968 9360 1448.
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 Muscat, 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 Oman.
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