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Consular protection, documents and diaspora support for Kenyans in the United Arab Emirates.
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Consular and diaspora services at the Kenya Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
In an emergency
24/7 duty officer+254 20 331 8888Call now →If a Kenyan national is in trouble in the United Arab Emirates
Arrest, detention, hospitalisation, a death, a lost passport or a crisis. A duty officer answers at any hour, including public holidays.
Get help and enquiries →What happens when you call the duty officer
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Call the duty officer
Give your full name, your passport number if you have it, your location and what has happened.
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Tell us who else to inform
Family, a lawyer or your employer. With your consent we keep them updated.
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We attend and follow up
We visit where permitted, liaise with the local authorities, and stay with your case until it is resolved.
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What we cannot do
We cannot pay fines or legal fees, secure your release, or interfere in another country's courts.
Mission leadershipMinistry leadership →
Portrait of the Ambassador
This mission serves Kenyans across the United Arab Emirates and deepens a partnership built on trade, security and the movement of people. Our consular counter is open to every citizen who needs us, our duty officer answers day and night, and our door is open to the partners who work with Kenya here.
H.E. the AmbassadorAmbassador
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Full leadership Bilateral relations
Kenya and the United Arab Emirates
Kenya and the United Arab Emirates enjoy fast-growing ties in trade, investment, logistics and a large Kenyan workforce across the Emirates.
Trade: The UAE is among Kenya’s top trading partners and a key gateway market.
The full relationship1963Diplomatic relations established
8Instruments in force
3Joint commissions convened
4Direct weekly flights to Abu Dhabi
* Indicative figure, pending confirmation by the mission.
Kenya-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership AgreementNews
Statements, press releases and updates from the Kenya Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
Trade & investment
Dubai, United Arab Emirates2026-07-16
WatchConsulate-General Dubai convenes a Kenya-Gulf trade roundtable
Kenyan exporters and Gulf investors met at the Consulate-General to advance trade, logistics and investment links between Kenya and the UAE.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates2026-07-16
Diaspora · 2026-07-06
Presidential diplomacy · 2026-06-26Reports & treaties
Agreements and instruments relevant to the United Arab Emirates and Kenya's foreign policy.
Trade agreementin force
Kenya-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
A comprehensive economic partnership expanding market access, investment and logistics links between Kenya and the United Arab Emirates.
Download · PDF · 2.1 MB · 32 pagesBilateral agreementsigned
Kenya-United Kingdom Strategic Partnership
A renewed five-year framework covering trade, security, climate, mobility and development cooperation between Kenya and the United Kingdom.
Download · PDF · 1.4 MB · 18 pagesBilateral agreementsigned
Kenya-Tanzania Trade Facilitation and Standards Understanding
A commitment to eliminate remaining non-tariff barriers and harmonise product standards, reducing duplicate testing at the shared border.
Download · PDF · 1.1 MB · 15 pagesEvents
12
DEC
National celebration
Jamhuri Day reception - Abu Dhabi
Kenya Embassy, Abu Dhabi
Save the date →13
JUL
Consular outreach
Mobile consular clinic - Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Register interest →12
DEC
Jamhuri Day
Jamhuri Day reception
Consulate General, Dubai
Save the date →20
JUL
Trade & investment
Kenya-Gulf Trade & Investment Forum
Dubai World Trade Centre
Request an invite →The chancery in Abu Dhabi
Location
Hadfah Street, Villa 12, Khalidiya, P.O. Box 3854, Abu Dhabi
Opening hours
Sunday to Thursday, 09:00 to 13:00 (consular counter, local time)
Telephone
Email
24/7 emergency line
Approximate location of Abu Dhabi. Confirm the exact address with the mission before visiting.
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