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Kuhusu misheni

Kuhusu Ubalozi wa Kenya mjini Washington D.C.

Misheni ya kidiplomasia ya Jamhuri ya Kenya nchini Marekani: huduma za kibalozi, usaidizi kwa diaspora na diplomasia ya kiuchumi.

Kuhusu misheni hii

Who we are

Misheni yetu

To protect, promote and project Kenya’s political, economic, cultural and social interests in USA and the five countries that the Mission is accredited to through effective diplomatic representation.

Our vision

To be a leading and innovative Mission in fostering Kenya’s global presence and advancing its national interests.

Our values

  • Uzarendo
  • Uadilifu
  • Sustainable Development
  • Good governance
  • Inclusivity
  • Utaalamu

Our history

  1. 1964

    The Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Washington, D.C. was established on 1st March 1964, shortly after Kenya attained independence on 12th December 1963, with the mandate to promote, protect, and project Kenya’s political, economic, and social interests in the United States of America.

  2. 2018

    Notably, in August 2018, Kenya–United States relations were elevated to a Strategic Partnership, anchored on four pillars: economic prosperity and trade, defense cooperation, governance and civilian security, and multilateral and regional affairs, with a fifth pillar on health cooperation subsequently incorporated under the Bilateral Strategic Dialogue framework.

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Tunachofanya

  1. Protect Kenya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
  2. Enhance regional and global peace, security, and stability.
  3. Enhance Economic and Commercial Diplomacy.
  4. Pursue bilateral cooperation, regional integration and international cooperation.
  5. Enhance Diaspora engagement and consular services.
  6. Strengthen public diplomacy, cultural heritage and stakeholder engagement.
  7. 7. Strengthen policy, legal and institutional capacity.
Mamlaka Yetu

What we are here to do

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The Embassy’s mandate is to implement Kenya’s Foreign Policy and to protect, promote, and project Kenya’s interests in the United States of America, as well as in its countries of accreditation to Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Service delivery charter

What to expect from us

HudumaWhat you bringFeeTimeline
Coordinate Kenya’s participation in events/fora organized in the countries of accreditation to promote trade, investment and tourism• Active participation of the line Ministries, Departments and Agencies •Invitation to the eventsNil• As per the stakeholders agreed deadlines
Dissemination of information on trade, tourism and investment in Kenya to prospective investors in the countries of accreditation• Request for information • Program to reach out to the prospective investorsNil• Within 10 minutes for prior informed requests • Within one day without prior information
Facilitate issuance of various visas, Passport, Passport renewals, Kenyan ID’s, birth certificates and other consular services• Receipt of request • Proof of payment of required fees • Necessary approvals from Kenya government ministries/ Departments/ Agencies (MDAs)Ranges from USD 20 – USD 300• Immediately for emergency travel certificates and one day to ten weeks for other documents.
Authentication of documents• Presentation of valid/original documentsUSD 50• Promptly/within one (1) working day • For queries requiring consultation, an initial reply indicating when full response should be expected.
Payment of goods and services• Purchase/service orders • Delivery certification of service • Receipt of vouchers • Invoices/Demand notesNil• Within 14 working days upon receipt of requisite documents
Response to correspondences (letters, note verbal’s, emails e.t.c)• Receipt of correspondenceNil• Within five (5) working days for letters • Within two (2) days for emails • For complex issues, will give initial reply indicating when full response should be expected.
Answering incoming calls• Incoming callsNil• Within three (3) rings
Heads of mission

Those who have served

  1. July 2020–June 2024

    Amb. Lazarus Amayo

  2. November 2014–May 2019

    Amb. Robinson Githae

  3. July 2020–July 2013

    Amb. Elkanah Odembo

  4. August 2006–June 2010

    Amb. Peter N.R.O. Ogego

  5. May 2004–October 2005

    Amb. Leonard Ngaithe

  6. July 2000–May 2004

    Amb. Yusuf Nzibo

  7. November 1997–November 1999

    Amb. Samson K. Chemai

  8. May 1994–September 1997

    Amb. Benjamin K. Kipkorir

  9. February 1988–December 1993

    Amb. Dennis Afande

  10. July 1984–May 1986

    Amb. Wafula Wabuge

  11. March 1977–June 1983

    Amb. John P. Mbogua

  12. December 1970–February 1977

    Amb. Leonard O. Kibinge

  13. December 1963–September 1970

    Amb. Burudi Nabwera

Kazi Yetu

Representing Kenya in the United States

The Kenya Embassy in Washington D.C. serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in the United States, supports the diaspora, promotes trade and investment between the two countries, and represents Kenya's foreign-policy interests.

What we do for you

Kenya and the United States →
The people

Our team

Uongozi wa misheni

Portrait of H.E. Ambassador David Kerich

H.E. Ambassador David Kerich

Mkuu wa Misheni
Portrait of Amb. Christopher Kirigua, MBS

Balozi Christopher Kirigua, MBS

Naibu Mkuu wa Misheni

Mission team

Balozi David Kerich

Mkuu wa Misheni

Amb. Christopher Kirigua

Naibu Mkuu wa Misheni

Boniface Munzala

Minister and Head of Chancery

Col. Christopher Mbutu

Defence Attaché

Nancy Riungu

Waziri

Samwel Ogora

First Secretary

Alison Mbaluto

Second Secretary

Geofrey Juma

Second Secretary

Geoffrey Odero

Trade Attaché

Peter Karoki

Immigration Attaché

Boniface Kiruga

Immigration Attaché

John Musembi

Financial Attaché

Bartholomew Lumbasi

Education Attaché

Evaline Onyuma

Administrative Attaché

Philip Mutisya

Records Attaché

Joseph Karani

Immigration Attaché
Mahusiano baina ya nchi

Jamhuri ya Kenya and the United States

Kenya na Marekani ni washirika wa kimkakati, wakishirikiana kwa karibu katika biashara, usalama, afya na utawala wa kidemokrasia kote kanda.

Kuteuliwa kwa Kenya kama Mshirika Mkuu Asiye Mwanachama wa NATO kunaakisi kina cha ushirikiano unaojumuisha pia uwekezaji mkubwa, maendeleo na uhusiano wa watu kwa watu.

Biashara Marekani ni soko kuu la bidhaa za Kenya zinazosafirishwa chini ya AGOA na mwekezaji mkuu.

Explore Kenya and the United States relations

5 areas of cooperation

  1. Biashara na Ushirikiano wa Kimkakati wa Biashara na Uwekezaji
  2. Usalama na kukabiliana na ugaidi
  3. Afya na usalama wa afya duniani
  4. Teknolojia na uchumi wa kidijitali
  5. Demokrasia na utawala bora

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Kenyan public holidays
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