H.E. Amb. Lt Gen (Rtd) Albert Kendagor
Head of Mission
About the mission
About the Kenya Embassy in Tel Aviv
The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to Israel: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.
About this mission
Who we are
Our mission
To provide effective and efficient services to our clients and stakeholders
Our vision
An epitome of diplomatic excellence
Our values
- Customer focus
- Patriotism
- Team Spirit
- Professionalism
- Ethics and Integrity
- Equity and Fairness and Innovations
Our history
- 1963
The History of the Embassy began when Israel was the first country on 10th December 1963, to lay a foundation stone for her Embassy in Kenya, two (2) days before the declaration of Kenya’s independence on 12th December 1963.
- 1973
Although these relations ruptured in 1973 when the Organization of African Unity (OAU) Member States, including Kenya, resolved to sever ties with Israel because of the Arab – Israeli war of 1973 (Yom Kippur War), both countries continued to have low level people-people relations.
- 1976
In July 1976 Kenya supported Israel during the Entebbe raid.
- 1988
However, on 23rd December 1988 Kenya re-established Diplomatic relations with Israel.
- 1994
The historic visit to Israel in January 1994 by Kenya’s former President H.E. Daniel Arap Moi further enhanced our bilateral relations.
- 1994
Thereafter, Kenya’s first Ambassador to Israel was appointed in March 1994.
What we do
- To project, promote and protect Kenya’s interests and image in Israel
- Promote global and regional peace, security and stability
- Strengthen Economic Cooperation and Commercial Diplomacy
- Strengthen Bilateral relations, Regional Integration and International Cooperation
- Strengthen Public Diplomacy, Socio-Cultural Heritage and Stakeholders Engagement
- Enhance provision of Consular Services and Diaspora Engagement
The mandate of the Embassy is to project, promote and protect Kenya’s interests through articulation and implementation of Kenya’s foreign policy in the State of Israel.
Heads of mission
Those who have served
- 2019–2023
Ambassador Samuel Nga’ng’a Thuita
- 2010–2016
Ambassador Augostino Stephen Karanu Njoroge
- 2004–2009
Ambassador Felistas Vunoro Khayumbi
- 2001–2003
Ambassador Michael Sergon
- 1994–2001
Ambassador John Malan Sawe
Our work
Representing Kenya in Israel
The Kenya Embassy in Tel Aviv serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in Israel, supports the diaspora, promotes trade and investment between the two countries, and represents Kenya's foreign-policy interests.
Kenya and Israel →The people
Our team
Mission leadership
Amb.Jon Chessoni
Deputy Head of Mission
Bilateral relations
Kenya and Israel
Kenya and Israel maintain friendly diplomatic relations grounded in cooperation on trade, regional affairs and people-to-people ties.
The Kenya Embassy in Tel Aviv advances these interests, supports Kenyan nationals in Israel 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 +254 20 331 8888.
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 Tel Aviv, 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 Israel.
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