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Welcome to the Kenya Consulate-General, Guangzhou

Consular protection, documents and diaspora support for Kenyans in China.

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Travel advisories

ChinaLevel 1 · Normal precautions
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Consular services

Consular and diaspora services at the Kenya Consulate-General in Guangzhou.

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Emergency Travel Document

A one-trip travel document if your passport is lost, stolen or expired.

Passport application & renewal

Apply for or renew your Kenyan e-passport.

Document attestation

Authenticate Kenyan certificates and documents for use abroad.

In an emergency

If a Kenyan national is in trouble in China

Arrest, detention, hospitalisation, a death, a lost passport or a crisis. A duty officer answers at any hour, including public holidays.

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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 →

This mission serves Kenyans across China 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 Consul-GeneralConsul-General
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Bilateral relations

Kenya and China

Kenya and China maintain a broad partnership covering infrastructure, trade and investment, with cooperation guided by regular high-level engagement.

Trade: China is a leading source of infrastructure investment and a major trading partner.

The full relationship
1963Diplomatic relations established
8Instruments in force
3Joint commissions convened
4Direct weekly flights to Guangzhou

* Indicative figure, pending confirmation by the mission.

News

Statements, press releases and updates from the Kenya Consulate-General in Guangzhou.

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Kenya reaffirms its commitment to end human trafficking
Statement

Kenya reaffirms its commitment to end human trafficking

At a fourth international conference on trafficking in persons, Kenya restated its commitment to protect victims, disrupt smuggling networks and deepen cross-border cooperation.

Nairobi, Kenya2026-07-27
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President leads Kenya’s delegation to the African Union Summit
Presidential diplomacy

President leads Kenya’s delegation to the African Union Summit

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia2026-06-26
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President addresses the UN General Assembly on global financial reform

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State Visit strengthens the Kenya-UK partnership

Summits & conferences · 2026-06-18

Kenya to host the next Africa Climate Summit

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Reports & treaties

Agreements and instruments relevant to China and Kenya's foreign policy.

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Bilateral 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 pages
Bilateral 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 pages
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 pages

Events

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DEC
Jamhuri Day

Jamhuri Day reception, Guangzhou

Consulate General, Guangzhou
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18
JUN
Diaspora

Diaspora & students town hall with the Consul General

Consulate General, Guangzhou
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06
JUN
Consular outreach

Mobile consular clinic for Kenyan traders, Yiwu

Kenyan community hall, Yiwu
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20
MAY
Trade & investment

Kenya-China Trade & Sourcing Forum

Guangzhou international convention centre
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The chancery in Guangzhou

Location
Guangzhou, China
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 13:00 (consular counter, local time)
24/7 emergency line
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Approximate location of Guangzhou. Confirm the exact address with the mission before visiting.
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