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President Ruto, Dangote Launch East Africa Petroleum and Petrochemicals Zone in Lamu

Nyeri activates Global Scout and Guide City Status, deepening Kenya–Korea engagement

Kenya, Arab League Strengthen Africa–Middle East Diplomatic Cooperation Through Training

Foreign Service Academy starts Pre-deployment training for diplomats

Kenya, Rwanda Deepen Cooperation in Leadership and Institutional Development

Kenya, Slovenia Advance Political Consultations and Economic Diplomacy

Government to Leverage Major Sporting Events to Market Kenya Globally

𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜

Mudavadi Unveils New Counter-Terrorism Hotline

PS Sing’Oei Briefs Media on Kenya’s Participation in UNGA 81

State Department Trains Mental Health Champions Across Foreign Service

Kenya Positions Nairobi for AIIB Regional Office as Infrastructure Partnership Deepens

Strengthening Staff Wellness Across the Foreign Service

Diplomatic Briefing Highlights Commitment to Peace, Stability and Regional Integration

State Department for Foreign Affairs Reviews Staff Wellness Policy

Kenya and United States Strengthen Bilateral Partnership

Strengthening Kenya–United States Strategic Partnership

Prime CS Mudavadi Signals New Strategic Chapter in Kenya–Korea Relations

Comoros Opens Consulate in Nairobi, Signalling Deeper Ties with Kenya

Advancing Kenya’s Global Leadership in Public Audit

Kenya, Qatar Move to Translate Doha Talks into Deeper Bilateral Cooperation

Kenya Expresses Solidarity with China Following Floods in Xizang

Kenya Conveys Condolences to Nepal Following Devastating Floods

Kenya conveys condolences to Nepal following devastating floods

Kenya extended its condolences to the people and Government of Nepal following severe flooding across the country.

Kenya expresses solidarity with China following floods in Xizang

Kenya conveyed a message of solidarity to the people and Government of China following flooding in the Xizang region.

Kenya’s Foreign Service Academy Launches Resource Mobilization Strategy 2026–2029

Foreign Service Academy launches Resource Mobilization Strategy 2026–2029

Kenya’s Foreign Service Academy unveiled a resource mobilization strategy for 2026–2029 to strengthen diplomatic training and research.

Kenya and Portugal Reaffirm Commitment to Deepening Bilateral Partnership

Kenya, Japan Deepen Infrastructure Investment Partnership

Kenya and Japan advanced their partnership on infrastructure investment, building on a long-standing development cooperation.

Kenya and Portugal reaffirm commitment to deepening bilateral partnership

Kenya and Portugal reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations across trade, investment and diplomatic cooperation.

State Department for Foreign Affairs Signs FY 2026/2027 Performance Contracts to Strengthen Results-Driven Diplomacy

Foreign Affairs signs FY 2026/2027 performance contracts

Foreign Affairs signed its performance contracts for the 2026/2027 financial year to strengthen results-oriented diplomacy.

Kenya–Thailand Seek to Deepen Strategic Partnership Ahead of 60th Anniversary

Kenya and Thailand seek to deepen strategic partnership ahead of 60th anniversary

Kenya and Thailand pursued closer strategic cooperation as the two countries approach 60 years of diplomatic relations.

Kenya, Türkiye Deepen Strategic Ties as Trade, Investment and Security Take Centre Stage

Kenya Positions Health Security at the Centre of National Resilience and Global Cooperation

Kenya positions health security at the centre of national resilience and global cooperation

Kenya underscored health security as central to national resilience and to its international engagement.

Kenya and Türkiye deepen strategic ties as trade, investment and security take centre stage

Kenya and Türkiye strengthened their relationship with a focus on commercial, investment and security cooperation.

Foreign Service Academy and HORN Institute Strengthen Cooperation in Diplomatic Training and Research

Foreign Affairs Department Strengthens Environmental Conservation Efforts at Kangaita Forest

Foreign Service Academy and HORN Institute strengthen cooperation in training and research

The Foreign Service Academy and the HORN Institute agreed to expand cooperation in diplomatic training and research.

Foreign Affairs strengthens environmental conservation at Kangaita Forest

Foreign Affairs advanced environmental conservation efforts at Kangaita Forest as part of Kenya’s green-diplomacy agenda.

Kenya, Qatar Agree to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation

Kenya and Qatar agree to deepen bilateral cooperation

Kenya and Qatar committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation across trade, investment and diplomatic engagement.

State Department Strengthens Institutional Resilience Through Risk Management Capacity Building

Kenya Foreign Service Academy and University of Nairobi Convene Strategic Dialogue on Kenya’s Diplomatic Footprint

𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐁𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝟏𝟕

Farewell reception for outgoing UNON Staff

Kenya & Saudi Relations

Weak Implementation of Regional Trade Agreements Holding Back Women Traders and Slowing Great Lakes Integration, Study Finds

AU Special Envoy Calls for Decisive Action to Turn Great Lakes Peace Commitments into Lasting Stability

Kenya Deepens Partnership with CIVIC to Advance Civilian Protection and Peacebuilding

Kenya, African Union Urge Stronger Regional Cooperation to Advance Peace in the Great Lakes Region

Kenya Opens Resident High Commission in Jamaica, Expands Diplomatic Presence in the Caribbean

Kenya Reaffirms Strong Partnership with France During Bastille Day Celebrations

Kenya Briefs African Envoys on G7 Outcomes, Urges Unified Diplomatic Action on Global Reforms

A New Chapter for Kenya–Jamaica Relations

Kenya Unveils Results-Driven Foreign Service Reform Agenda to Deepen Economic Diplomacy and National Development

𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧, 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬-𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞

Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Engages Regulatory Institutions Ahead of Global Trust Summit 2026

Kenya and Kuwait Deepen Cooperation on Labour, Trade, Investment and Development

President leads Kenya's delegation to the African Union Summit

The President of the Republic of Kenya is in Addis Ababa to lead the national delegation, championing continental integration, peace and the African free-trade agenda.

Women Diplomats Begin Leadership Programme to Strengthen Kenya’s Foreign Service

AFRICA DAY

African Missions in Zambia gathered at the Malawi High Commission to mark Africa Day, an occasion organized by the African Group of Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Consuls General

HARAMBEE STARLETS PARTICIPATE IN THE FIFA FOUR-NATIONS TOURNAMENT

The Harambee Starlets, Kenya’s Women’s National Team, travelled to Zambia to participate in the FIFA Four-Nations Tournament, which kicked off in Ndola on 6th June 2026

ZAMBIA TRAVEL EXPO (ZATEX) 2026

Tourism Permanent Secretary, Evans Muhanga poses for a photo with Mission staff

COURTESY CALL ON PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ZAMBIA

PS Muhanga (3rd from right), Amb. Okara (2nd from right) other officials pose for a photo

Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Service Charter — 2026 Update

The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to clear, accountable service delivery to Kenyan citizens at home and abroad and to partners engaging the Republic of Kenya.

Foreign Service Officers Urged to Uphold Kenya's Interests as Pre-Departure Training Concludes

Foreign Affairs Ministry Reviews Diplomatic Gains to Deliver Greater Benefits to Kenyans

Kenya's Foreign Policy Pillars — A Continuing Commitment

The Republic of Kenya's foreign policy is anchored on eight pillars that guide the country's diplomatic, economic, peace and security, environmental, diaspora and public engagement around the world.

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) — Update for Visitors

All non-Kenyan visitors travelling to Kenya must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before arrival.

Kenya Embassy in Luanda Services Update

The Kenya Embassy in Luanda has issued an update on the consular, commercial and bilateral services available to Kenyans residing in Angola and to Angolan nationals seeking engagement with Kenya.

Kenya High Commission in Lusaka Services Update

The Kenya High Commission in Lusaka has issued an update on the suite of consular, commercial and bilateral services available to Kenyans residing in Zambia and Malawi, as well as to Zambian and Malawian nationals seeking engagement with Kenya.

Kenya High Commission in Maputo Services Update

The Kenya High Commission in Maputo has issued an update on the consular, commercial and bilateral services available to Kenyan nationals resident in Mozambique and to Mozambican citizens and institutions seeking engagement with Kenya.

Diaspora Engagement: Government's Whole-of-Mission Approach

Kenyans abroad remain a key constituency in the Government's foreign policy delivery, contributing remittances, skills, networks and ideas that advance Kenya's social and economic development.

Kenya Embassy in Tel Aviv Services Update

The Embassy of Kenya in Tel Aviv has issued an update on the consular, commercial and bilateral services available to Kenyans resident in the State of Israel, as well as to Israeli nationals engaging with Kenya.

Kenya Consulate General in Guangzhou Services Update

The Kenya Consulate General in Guangzhou has issued an update on the consular, commercial and trade-facilitation services available to Kenyans and to Chinese partners across the Consular District of Guangdong, Fujian, Guangxi and Hainan.

Foreign Service Academy Continues to Strengthen Kenya's Diplomatic Cadre

The Foreign Service Academy, operationalised under the Foreign Service Act, 2021, continues to deliver the four-tier Foreign Service Training Curriculum that prepares Kenya's diplomats for service at home and abroad.

President Ruto Calls for Deeper Economic Cooperation at Kenya–South Africa Business Forum

Kenya and South Africa Strengthen Bilateral Relations Through Six New Cooperation Agreements

Kenya and Angola Explore Cooperation in the Energy and Oil Sector

The Kenya Embassy in Luanda continues to advance cooperation between Kenya and Angola in the energy sector, with a particular focus on oil and gas value chains, refining, and downstream petroleum services where Angola is one of Africa's leading producers.

Kenya and Zambia Deepen Bilateral Trade and Investment Engagement

The Kenya High Commission in Lusaka continues to champion stronger commercial ties between Kenya and Zambia, building on the long-standing framework of the Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation between the two sister republics.

Kenya and Mozambique Deepen Bilateral Trade and Investment Ties

The Kenya High Commission in Maputo continues to champion stronger commercial ties between Kenya and Mozambique, building on the historic people-to-people links and shared Indian Ocean geography of the two countries.

President Ruto's Wajir Address Signals Kenya's Vision for Inclusive Development and Regional Leadership

Kenya and Israel Deepen Agricultural Cooperation under MASHAV

The Embassy of Kenya in Tel Aviv continues to facilitate one of Kenya's most productive bilateral cooperation tracks with Israel — agricultural technology transfer and capacity building under MASHAV, Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation.

Mudavadi arrives in Seoul ahead of the South Korea, African Foreign Ministers Summit

International Academic Cooperation Takes Centre Stage at Madaraka Day 2026 Education Week in Wajir County

Building Resilience for Effective Diplomacy: Foreign Affairs Staff Hold Annual Staff Wellness Day 2026.

Foreign Service Academy Graduates First Cadet Cohort

The Foreign Service Academy has marked a historic milestone with the graduation of its first-ever cohort of 57 Third Secretary cadets, the first group to complete the Academy's structured Foundation Course in Foreign Policy and Diplomacy.

Foreign Affairs Officials Tours ICRC’s Nairobi Logistics Center

Kenya flags off ICT Talent team for global competition in China

Africa - France Preparation Consultations

Africa - France Summit Preparations

Hybrid Meeting on the Upcoming Jamhuri Day Celebrations.

Upcoming Jumhuri Day Celebrations

Enhancing Bilateral relations

Enhancing Bilateral relations

Enhancing Multilateral Relation

Enhancing Multilateral relations

Message from the High Commissioner

Welcome to the Kenya High Commission’s website, serving the Republic of South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini. Kenya and South Africa, along with the countries we are accredited to, maintain strong bilateral ties based on shared values, respect, Pan-African solidarity, and a common commitment to regional integration, peace, and sustainable development. Over time, our nations have expanded collaboration across sectors such as trade, investment, education, tourism, innovation, agriculture, culture,

Consul General Pays Courtesy Call on Guangdong Foreign Affairs Office

The Consul General of the Republic of Kenya in Guangzhou, Amb. James Muhati Buyekane, paid a courtesy call on the Director General of the Foreign Affairs Office of the People's Government of Guangdong Province, reaffirming Kenya's commitment to strengthening bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation with Guangdong.

State Department for Foreign Affairs Engages Educational Institutions ahead of Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Conference 2026

KENYA-KAZAKHSTAN BILATERAL RELATIONS DEEPEN DURING H.E PRESIDENT RUTO'S STATE VISIT TO KAZAKHSTAN

Embassy Convenes Business Engagement to Expand Kenya-Israel Trade

The Embassy of Kenya in Tel Aviv has convened an engagement with Israeli companies and investors to expand two-way trade and investment between Kenya and the State of Israel, building on the two countries' commitment to eliminate trade barriers and deepen commercial ties.

Kenya Strengthens Engagement with Angola on SADC Agenda

Kenya is deepening its engagement with the Republic of Angola on the agenda of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), through the Kenya Embassy in Luanda led by H.E. Amb. Joyce Khasimwa Mmaitsi.

Kenya Reaffirms Commitment to COMESA Regional Integration

Kenya has reaffirmed its strong commitment to deepening regional integration under the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), through her Permanent Representative in Lusaka, H.E. Hon. Lilian Tomitom.

Kenya Strengthens Engagement with SADC from Maputo

From Maputo, the Kenya High Commission continues to coordinate Kenya's engagement with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and its member states, in line with Kenya's foreign policy priority of deepening intra-African cooperation.

The Africa Forward 2026 Summit Declaration

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚-𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡

Kenya Pushes for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Hub as President Ruto Champions AIM2030 Agenda

DR. KORIR SINGOEI DURING SOCIAL INNOVATION PAVILION IN STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY

Kenya and Israel Reaffirm Defence and Security Cooperation

Kenya and Israel have reaffirmed their longstanding cooperation in defence and security, anchored on counter-terrorism, military training, intelligence sharing and cyber-security — areas of shared strategic interest between the two governments.

Shaping Africa's Diplomatic Future: FSA and Diplomats Without Borders Advance Strategic Training Partnership

The Foreign Service Academy is deepening its international training partnerships, with the Chairperson of the Academy Council, Prof. Patrick Maluki, holding a liaison meeting with Ambassador Roeland Van De Geer of Diplomats Without Borders (DWB) to finalise a Memorandum of Understanding on the training of Kenya's foreign service personnel.

ETA Travel Authorisation — Update for Visitors to Kenya

Apply at etakenya.go.ke at least 3 business days before travel. ETA replaces the visa-on-arrival system for most countries.

Consulate of Kenya in Dubai Now Officially Open

The Consulate General of the Republic of Kenya in Dubai is now open for service, offering consular, diaspora, and trade support to Kenyan citizens and partners across the UAE.

Embassy Launches Diaspora Registration Drive in Angola

The Kenya Embassy in Luanda has launched a diaspora registration drive targeting Kenyan nationals living, working or studying in Angola.

High Commission Launches Diaspora Registration Drive in Zambia and Malawi

The Kenya High Commission in Lusaka has launched a diaspora registration drive targeting Kenyan nationals living, working or studying in Zambia and Malawi.

High Commission Launches Diaspora Registration Drive in Mozambique

The Kenya High Commission in Maputo has launched a diaspora registration drive targeting Kenyan nationals living, working or studying in Mozambique.