H.E. Amb. Joseph Musyoka Masila
Mkuu wa Misheni
Kuhusu misheni
Kuhusu Ubalozi wa Kenya mjini Riyadh
Misheni ya kidiplomasia ya Jamhuri ya Kenya nchini Saudi Arabia: huduma za kibalozi, usaidizi kwa diaspora na diplomasia ya kiuchumi.
Kuhusu misheni hii
Who we are
Misheni yetu
To pursue, strengthen and deepen the interests and values of the Kenyan people through effective diplomatic engagement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Iraq.
Our vision
A trusted, accessible and forward-looking diplomatic mission that strengthens the strategic partnership between Kenya and Saudi Arabia and uplifts every Kenyan in the Kingdom
Our values
- Uzarendo
- Uadilifu
- Customer Focus
- Good Governance
- Inclusiveness
- Team Spirit
Our history
- 1977
The Republic of Kenya and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia established diplomatic relations in 1977 and have since enjoyed cordial ties.
- 1977
Kenya’s first Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was Amb. Mwambili Kisaka who served from November 1977 to January 1979
- 1983
The Embassy was later moved to Riyadh in 1983, when Riyadh was made the Capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- 1983
The Chancery was acquired on 3rd January 1983 by the Government of Kenya (GOK) and sits on 2740 sq meters plot, located in the Diplomatic Quarter (DQ).
Tunachofanya
- Articulate and implement Kenya’s Foreign Policy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other countries of accreditation
- Project, promote and protect Kenya’s interests and image in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other countries of accreditation
- Implement our Service Delivery Charter
- Harness Kenya’s diaspora in the countries of accreditation for national development
- Provide consular services to the diaspora in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and countries of accreditation.
Articulate and implement Kenya’s Foreign Policy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other countries of accreditation. Project, promote and protect Kenya’s interests and image in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other countries of accreditation.
Service delivery charter
What to expect from us
| Huduma | What you bring | Fee | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilitation of Passport Application and Replacement | Print out of application made on eCitizen; Copy of Kenyan ID; Copy of Birth Certicicate; Proof of online paymentpayment; Copy of old Passport (for renewal); Police Report (for lost Passport);) | Ksh. 7,500 for A - Series; Ksh. 9,500 for B - Series; Ksh. 12, 500 for C-Series; Diplomatic Passport Ksh. 15, 000; Lost/Mutilated Passport Ksh. 20,000 | Sixty (60) working days |
| Issuance of Emergency Travel Document (ETDs) | Receipt of request and requisite document | SAR. 80 | within three (3) working days |
| Translation of documents | Receipt of request and requisite document; Payment Receipt | SAR. 80 | within four (4) working days |
| Facilitation of Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to Kenya | Receipt of online request through: http://www.etakenya.go.ke; valid documentation and proof of payment of visa fees where applicable | 30 USD | within five (5) working days upon receipt of the request |
| Facilitate Application for Kenyan Birth Certifcate | Duly filled form for application for registration of births occurring abroad; A certified and translated copy of Saudi Birt Notification or Birth Certificate ; Parents National ID/ Passport; Parents marriage certificate where applicable | SAR 100 | within sixty (60) working days |
| Attestation of Job Orders | Demand Letter; Power of Attorney; Inter Party Agreement - All these endorsed by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chambers of Commerce; Valid Certificate of Kenyan Agency - issued by the National Employment Authority of Kenya (NEA); Sample Employment Contract; National Adress of the Saudi Agency | SAR. 115 | within three (3) working days |
| Response/ Resolution to public complaints and grievances | Receipt of verbal or written compliant | Bure | within one (1) working day; For complicated complaints/issues, we will give an initial reply of when the full resolution should be expected |
| Processing of request for information access | Receipt of request for information | Bure | Within twenty one (21) days from the date of receipt |
| Facilitation of Applications for Regaining of Kenyan Citizenship | Online application | Ksh. 70, 000 | |
| Facilitation of Applications for Declaration of Dual Citizenship | Online application | Ksh. 30, 000 | |
| Facilitate Issuance of Certificates of No impediment to marriage | Online application | Ksh. 10, 000 | |
| Facilitation of various classes of Entry Permits | Online application | Ksh. 10, 000 | |
| Facilitate Applications of Special Passes | Online Application | USD. 201 monthly | |
| Attestation of Official Document | Submitted Documents | SAR. 50 per document | |
| Facilitation of repatriations of Mortal remains | Bure | ||
| facilitate DNA Comparison for undocumented Kenyan Children | Buccal Swabs Ksh. 8, 500; Nails Ksh. 15,050 | ||
| Attest foreign Contracts due for renewal or extension | Bure |
Heads of mission
Those who have served
- 1977–1977
Mr. D.D. Afande , CDA
- 1977–1979
Amb. Mwabili Kisaka, Head of Mission
- 1979–1983
Amb. Noah Okulu
- 1983–1984
Mr. G Raichenah, CDA
- 1983–1988
Amb. Ali Mohamed Abdi
- 1988–1993
Amb. Yunis Mahat
- 1993–1995
Amb. Said Hemed Said
- 1997–2001
Amb. Salim Juma
- 2001–2002
Amb. Mohamed Omar Soba
- 2002–2004
Amb. Mohammed Aden Mahat
- 2006–2010
Amb. Dr. Yusuf Abdulrahman Nzibo
- 2006–2010
Amb. Abubakar Abdi Ogle
- 2010–2014
Amb. Mohamud Ali Saleh
- 2014–2017
Amb. Mohamed Abdi Mohamud
- 2017–2018
Mr. Ibrahim Khamis Adan, CDA
- 2019–2023
Amb. Peter Ogego
- 2024–2026
Amb. Ramadhan Ruwange
Kazi Yetu
Representing Kenya in Saudi Arabia
The Kenya Embassy in Riyadh serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in Saudi Arabia, supports the diaspora, promotes trade and investment between the two countries, and represents Kenya's foreign-policy interests.
What we do for you
- Huduma za ubalozi
- Weka miadi
- Jisajili na misheni
- Huduma za diaspora
- Biashara na uwekezaji
- Tahadhari za safari
The people
Our team
Uongozi wa misheni
Amb. Suleiman Ibrahim Roba
Deputy Head of Mission (nominee)
Mission team
Col. James Hirbo
Defence Attache
Mr. Charles Oure
Immigration Attaché
Mr. Hassan Jimale
Foreign Relations Officer
Mr. Kephas Odiambo
Labour Attaché
Mr. Rambao Malembwa
Immigration Attaché
Mr. Yusuf Faki
Second Secretary
Ms. Emma Gicheha
Head of Chancery
Ms. Hawo Abdi
Finance Attaché
Ms. Linah Vushiru Lumidi
Administrative Attaché
Ms. Momina Adan
Second Secretary
Mahusiano baina ya nchi
Jamhuri ya Kenya and Saudi Arabia
Jamhuri ya Kenya na Saudi Arabia zina uhusiano wa kidiplomasia wenye kirafiki, kimesimama katika ushirikiano wa biashara, mambo ya kikanda na mahusiano baina ya wananchi.
Ubalozi/Misheni ya Jamhuri ya Kenya mjini Jeddah huendeleza maslahi haya, huunga mkono wananchi wa Kenya nchini Saudi Arabia na hufanya kazi kuimarisha biashara na ubadilishaji wa utamaduni kati ya nchi hizo mbili.
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Kabla ya Kutembelea
Nini cha kuleta
- Nambari yako ya uhifadhi (weka nafasi mtandaoni kabla ya kuja).
- Pasipoti halali au kitambulisho cha kitaifa, na nakala yake.
- Nyaraka saidizi za huduma yako.
- Uthibitisho wa malipo yoyote ya eCitizen kwa huduma.
- Fika takriban dakika 10 mapema, ukiwa na kalamu.
Ikiwa unaishi mbali na Riyadh, uliza misheni kuhusu mabalozi wa heshima au kliniki za kibalozi zinazotembea karibu nawe.
Tunapokuwa tumefunga
Misheni huzingatia sikukuu za umma za Kenya na sikukuu za umma za hapa nchini Saudi Arabia.
Kenyan public holidays
- 1 JuniSiku ya Madaraka
- Oktoba 10Siku ya Utamaduni (Huduma)
- Oktoba 20Siku ya Mashujaa
- 12 DesSiku ya Jamhuri
- 25–26 DesKrismasi na Siku ya Ngumi
- 1 JanuariSiku ya Mwaka Mpya
- MbalimbaliIjumaa Kuu, Jumatatu ya Pasaka na Idd