H.E. Amb. Edwin Afande
Head of Mission
About the mission
About the Kenya Permanent Mission in Vienna
Kenya's Permanent Mission in Vienna represents the Republic of Kenya at the international organisations seated there.
Kenya's Permanent Mission in Vienna is the Republic of Kenya's delegation to the international organisations seated there.
It advances Kenya's positions across the multilateral agenda, works with partner delegations on shared priorities, and reports to the Ministry of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs in Nairobi.
Also accredited to Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia, Ukraine, the UNOV (United Nations Office at Vienna), the IAEA, UNIDO, UNODC, CTBTO, the OFID (OPEC Fund for International Development), UNCITRAL (UN Commission on International Trade Law) and Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL).
About this mission
Who we are
Our mission
To project, promote and protect Kenya’s interests and image in the countries of accreditation, the UN and International Organizations in Vienna through innovative diplomacy for the benefit of the people of Kenya.
Our vision
To be the best Kenyan Diplomatic Mission effectively representing our country in the countries of accreditation, the UN and other International Organizations based in Vienna.
Our mandate is to protect, promote and articulate Kenya’s Foreign Policy in Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, the United Nations and International Organizations in Vienna.
Our work
Kenya at UN Office at Vienna
The Kenya Permanent Mission represents the Republic of Kenya before UN Office at Vienna and the other bodies of the international system seated in Vienna. We carry Kenya's positions into negotiations, defend our national interests and work with partner delegations to shape decisions that reach far beyond any single capital.
The bodies we represent Kenya in
- International Atomic Energy Agency
- UN Office on Drugs and Crime
- UNIDO
- CTBTO
- Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
The people
Our team
Mission leadership
Mission team
Dr. Fatma Abdullatif
Minister/ Head of Chancery
Mr. Brian Koech
Financial Attaché
Mr. Ndwiga Njeru
Second Secretary
Ms. Eunice Mwaura
Administrative Attaché
For Kenyans abroad
Diaspora
Answers
Common questions
Can the Permanent Mission help with passports, visas or other consular services?
No. A Permanent Mission represents Kenya at the international organisations seated in Vienna and has no public consular counter. For consular services, use Find a mission to reach the Kenyan embassy or high commission that serves you.
I have lost my passport, what should I do?
If you need to travel soon, apply for an Emergency Travel Document. If you are in danger or distress, call the 24/7 consular line first.
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 Vienna, 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 Austria.
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