Welcome to the Kenya High Commission, London
Consular protection, documents and diaspora support for Kenyans in the United Kingdom. This mission is also accredited to the Commonwealth and the International Maritime Organization.
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Consular and diaspora services at the Kenya High Commission in London.
In an emergency
24/7 duty officer+254 20 331 8888Call now →If a Kenyan national is in trouble in the United Kingdom
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 →
H.E. Amb. Maurice Makoloo is pleased to welcome you to the official website of the Kenya High Commission in London. This platform is designed to provide convenient access to essential information on Kenya's trade, business and investment opportunities, as well as the range of consular services offered by the Mission.
The bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and Kenya is deeply rooted in shared values and mutual aspirations. It is further strengthened by the UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership Framework (2025-2030), which seeks to enhance cooperation with the objective of promoting mutual prosperity, stimulating economic growth, and creating employment opportunities.
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These goals are pursued, among other initiatives, through stronger trade and investment linkages and capacity-building efforts that deliver tangible benefits to both countries. The Strategic Partnership is anchored on four pillars: Trade, Investment and Green Growth; Climate and Nature; Science and Technology; and Security and Stability.
The Kenyan diaspora in the United Kingdom, numbering over 200,000, remains a vital contributor to the socio-economic development of both nations. Many are accomplished professionals and business leaders whose contributions continue to positively impact Kenya and the UK.
Looking ahead, the High Commission remains committed to deepening this important relationship and exploring new avenues for collaboration. We endeavour to keep this website current, informative and user-friendly, and your feedback and suggestions are warmly welcomed.
Amb. Maurice Odhiambo MakolooHigh Commissioner · Accredited to the Commonwealth and the International Maritime Organization
Joseph WaruiDeputy Head of Mission
Full leadership Bilateral relations
Kenya and the United Kingdom
Kenya and the United Kingdom share a deep and modern partnership spanning trade, security, education and a Kenyan community in Britain of more than 200,000 people.
Trade: The UK is one of Kenya’s largest European trading partners and a major source of investment.
The full relationship1963Diplomatic relations established
8Instruments in force
3Joint commissions convened
4Direct weekly flights to London
* Indicative figure, pending confirmation by the mission.
Kenya-United Kingdom Strategic PartnershipNews
Statements, press releases and updates from the Kenya High Commission in London.
Mission notice
London, United Kingdom2026-07-19
WatchKenya High Commission London announces a weekend passport clinic
The High Commission will run an extended passport and national ID clinic for Kenyans across the UK and Ireland, with bookings opening online.
London, United Kingdom2026-07-19
Bilateral · 2026-07-02
Presidential diplomacy · 2026-06-26Reports & treaties
Agreements and instruments relevant to the United Kingdom and Kenya's foreign policy.
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 pagesTrade agreementin force
Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement
Duty-free, quota-free access to the EU market for Kenyan exports under a modern, sustainable trade framework.
Download · PDF · 1.9 MB · 26 pagesMemorandum of understandingsigned
Kenya-Italy Memorandum on Migration and Mobility
A framework for cooperation on legal migration pathways, skills mobility and joint action against irregular migration between Kenya and Italy.
Download · PDF · 0.9 MB · 12 pagesEvents
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DEC
Jamhuri Day
Jamhuri Day reception
Kenya High Commission, London
Save the date →09
SEP
Trade & investment
Kenya-UK Trade & Investment Forum
London
Request an invite →18
JUL
Diaspora
Diaspora town hall with the High Commissioner
Kenya High Commission, London
RSVP →05
JUL
Consular outreach
Mobile consular clinic, Manchester
Kenyan community centre, Manchester
Register interest →The chancery in London
Location
45 Portland Place, Marylebone, London W1B 1AS
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00 (local time). Passport & ID counter 09:30 to 12:30, by appointment.
Telephone
24/7 emergency line
Approximate location of London. Confirm the exact address with the mission before visiting.
Service tracking
Track an application
Check the status of an appointment, application or registration at the Kenya High Commission in London.
Your reference looks like DR-245426 (registration), BK-102938 (booking), AT-556677 (attestation), EV-778899 (event) or TR-334455 (travel).
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