H.E. Amb. Moi Lemoshira
Head of Mission
About the mission
About the Kenya Embassy in Tokyo
The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to Japan: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.
About this mission
Who we are
Our mission
To pursue the interests and values of the Kenyan people, both in Japan and at home, through effective diplomatic engagement in Japan.
Our vision
A peaceful, united and prosperous Mission, participating fully in a just and equitable world
Our values
- Patriotism
- Excellence
- Team spirit
- Professionalism
- Discipline
- Honesty and Integrity
- Equity
- Timeliness
Our history
- 1963
Kenya and Japan established diplomatic relations in 1963 and the two countries have since enjoyed warm and cordial relations with resident diplomatic missions in their respective capitals at Ambassadorial level.
- 1964
Japan opened her Mission in Nairobi in 1964 and Kenya reciprocated in 1979.
- 1993
This was the very first time for the TICAD Conference to be held outside Japan since its inception in 1993.
- 2016
Currently, Kenya hosts one of the largest Japanese communities in Africa (about 800 as at October 2016).
- 2016
Kenya’s commitment to bolstering its engagement with Japan along the TICAD framework was demonstrated by the country hosting TICAD VI Summit on 27th – 28th August 2016 in Nairobi.
- 2018
By December 2018, there were over one hundred and four (104) Japanese companies operating in Kenya, of which 54 have physical presence in the country.
What we do
- Diplomatic Representation in Japan Implementation of Kenya Foreign Policy Promotion of bilateral relations with Japan Provide efficient consular services Promote and protect the interests of Kenya nationals in Japan Coordination with the Ministry headquarters; other Missions abroad and other Government of Kenya ministries and departments Liaise with public and private sector institutions and other stakeholders to promote economic and commercial cooperation Protocol matters
- Our Customers
- The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs – Nairobi Ministries/Departments and Agencies of the Government of Kenya The people of Kenya Kenya Nationals in Japan The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and all other Government entities in Japan Foreign Missions and Regional and International Organizations in Japan The general public in Japan Visitors from Japan to Kenya Private sector and civil society in Japan and Kenya Academia and NGOs in Japan
To implement Kenya’s Foreign Policy and strengthen bilateral relations between Japan and Kenya.
Our work
Representing Kenya in Japan
The Kenya Embassy in Tokyo serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in Japan, supports the diaspora, promotes trade and investment between the two countries, and represents Kenya's foreign-policy interests.
Kenya and Japan →The people
Our team
Mission leadership
Amb. (Pst.) Arthur Andambi
Deputy Head of Mission
Bilateral relations
Kenya and Japan
Kenya and Japan established diplomatic relations in 1963 and the two countries have since enjoyed warm and cordial relations with resident diplomatic missions in their respective capitals at Ambassadorial level. Japan opened her Mission in Nairobi in 1964 and Kenya reciprocated in 1979.
- 1963
- Diplomatic relations established
Get in touch
Contact us
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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 Tokyo, 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 Japan.
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