H.E. Ambassador David Kerich
使团团长
关于使团
关于肯尼亚驻华盛顿特区大使馆
肯尼亚共和国驻美国外交使团：领事服务、侨民支持和经济外交。
关于本代表团
Who we are
我们的使命
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
- 爱国主义
- 廉正
- Sustainable Development
- Good governance
- Inclusivity
- 专业精神
Our history
- 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.
- 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.
我们的工作
- Protect Kenya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Enhance regional and global peace, security, and stability.
- Enhance Economic and Commercial Diplomacy.
- Pursue bilateral cooperation, regional integration and international cooperation.
- Enhance Diaspora engagement and consular services.
- Strengthen public diplomacy, cultural heritage and stakeholder engagement.
- 7. Strengthen policy, legal and institutional capacity.
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
| 服务 | What you bring | Fee | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 events | Nil | • 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 investors | Nil | • 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 documents | USD 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 notes | Nil | • Within 14 working days upon receipt of requisite documents |
| Response to correspondences (letters, note verbal’s, emails e.t.c) | • Receipt of correspondence | Nil | • 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 calls | Nil | • Within three (3) rings |
Heads of mission
Those who have served
- July 2020–June 2024
Amb. Lazarus Amayo
- November 2014–May 2019
Amb. Robinson Githae
- July 2020–July 2013
Amb. Elkanah Odembo
- August 2006–June 2010
Amb. Peter N.R.O. Ogego
- May 2004–October 2005
Amb. Leonard Ngaithe
- July 2000–May 2004
Amb. Yusuf Nzibo
- November 1997–November 1999
Amb. Samson K. Chemai
- May 1994–September 1997
Amb. Benjamin K. Kipkorir
- February 1988–December 1993
Amb. Dennis Afande
- July 1984–May 1986
Amb. Wafula Wabuge
- March 1977–June 1983
Amb. John P. Mbogua
- December 1970–February 1977
Amb. Leonard O. Kibinge
- December 1963–September 1970
Amb. Burudi Nabwera
我们的工作
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.webp)
Our team
代表团领导
克里斯托弗·基里瓜大使，MBS
副馆长
Mission team
大使戴维·凯里奇
使团团长
Amb. Christopher Kirigua
副馆长
Boniface Munzala
Minister and Head of Chancery
Col. Christopher Mbutu
Defence Attaché
Nancy Riungu
部长
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
双边关系
肯尼亚 and the United States
肯尼亚和美国是战略伙伴，在贸易、安全、卫生和区域民主治理方面密切合作。
肯尼亚被指定为非北约主要盟友，反映了两国伙伴关系的深度，该伙伴关系还包括大量投资、发展和人文交流。
贸易 美国是肯尼亚在非洲增长与机遇法案（AGOA）下的主要出口市场和主要投资国。
5 areas of cooperation
- 贸易与战略贸易和投资伙伴关系
- 安全与反恐
- 卫生与全球健康安全
- 科技与数字经济
- 民主与治理
联系我们
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须知
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携带物品
- 您的预订参考号（请在来访前在线预订）。
- 有效护照或国民身份证，以及复印件。
- 您办理业务所需的支持文件。
- 服务电子公民支付凭证。
- 请提前约10分钟抵达，并携带一支笔。
如果您居住在华盛顿特区以外，请向使团咨询您附近的荣誉领事或流动领事服务。
闭馆时间
本使团遵守肯尼亚公共假日及美利坚合众国当地公共假日。
Kenyan public holidays
- 1 六月自治日
- 10月10日文化（服务）日
- 10月20日英雄日
- 12月12日独立日
- 12月25日至26日圣诞节和节礼日
- 1月1日元旦
- 其他耶稣受难日、复活节星期一和开斋节