H.E. Amb. Jane Ndurumo
Head of Mission
About the mission
About the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria
The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to South Africa: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.
About this mission
Who we are
Our mission
To protect, promote and protect Kenya's interests and image in South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini through innovativediplomacy, and contribute towards just, peaceful andequitablerelationship.
Our vision
An innovative Mission dedicated to building trust and promoting Kenya’s national interests
Our values
- The Mission will
- be guided by the
- following core
- values:
- i. Patriotism
- ii. Integrity
- iii. Good governance
- iv. Customer focus
- v. Equity and Fairness
- vi. Responsiveness
- v. Teamwork
- vi. Transparency and accountability
- and
- vii. Innovativeness
Our history
- 1994
The High Commission was established in 1994 and the first High Commissioner to South Africa appointed in December 1994.
What we do
- 1. Strengthen the
- existing bilateral
- relations with the
- countries of
- accreditation
- 6. Promote and protect
- Kenya's values and interests
- 4. Promote Kenya as a viable Trade, Investment andTourism destination
- 5. Promote cultural interaction and other forms of
- understanding between the peoples of Kenya andour
- countries of accreditation
- 6. Provide consular and immigration services Engageandfacilitate the Kenya Diaspora in political, Economic and social development of Kenya
- 7. Diplomatic representation at Inter-governmental
- Organizations in South Africa, namely
- Pan-AfricanParliament,Africa Risk Capacity Agency, Africa Peer ReviewMechanism(APRM), New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)and African World Heritage Fund (AWHF).
1. Promotion of friendly relations with the Governmentsand peoples of the countries of accreditation; 2. Provision and facilitation of information on diversesectors including but not limited to trade, investmentopportunities, education, employment, cultureandtravel; 6 3. Carry out full diplomatic relations with the countries of accreditation, Organizations and the diplomatic Community 4. Provide advice to the Kenyan Diaspora includingstudents within the countries of Accreditation; andprovisionof consular services. 5. Promote Nairobi as a hub for multi-lateral Diplomacy
Our work
Representing Kenya in South Africa
The Kenya High Commission in Pretoria serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in South Africa, 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. Sunya Orre
Deputy Head of Mission
Mission team
Ms. Elizabeth Choge, OGW
Head of Chancery
Mr. Mathew Kaikai
Minister II
Ms. Pauline
Minister II
Mr. Thuo Kinyua
Second Secretary
Ms. Muna Omar
Second Secretary
Ms. Judy Ruto
Second Secretary
Mr. Tirop Psenjen
Finance Attaché
Mr. Nyongesa Wambilianga
Immigration Attaché
Dr. John Wenje
Immigration Attaché
Mr. Rhyan Injendi
Trade Attaché
Col. Michael Atodonyang'
Defence Advisor
Dr. Evans Nyaga
Foreign Relations Officer
Bilateral relations
Kenya and South Africa
Kenya and South Africa are two of Africa’s largest economies and partners in trade, investment and continental affairs.
The relationship spans a significant corporate presence in both directions and close cooperation on the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Trade South Africa is a major source of investment and a leading intra-African trading partner.
5 areas of cooperation
- Trade and investment
- The African Continental Free Trade Area
- Tourism and aviation
- Skills and innovation
- Continental diplomacy
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 +27617726675.
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 Pretoria, 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 South Africa.
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