Welcome to the Kenya High Commission, Ottawa
Consular protection, documents and diaspora support for Kenyans in Canada. This mission is also accredited to ICAO.
Travel advisories
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Consular and diaspora services at the Kenya High Commission in Ottawa.
In an emergency
24/7 duty officer+254 20 331 8888Call now →If a Kenyan national is in trouble in Canada
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 High Commissioner
This mission serves Kenyans across Canada 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 High CommissionerHigh Commissioner · Accredited to ICAO
To be announcedDeputy Head of Mission
Full leadership Bilateral relations
Kenya and Canada
Kenya and Canada maintain friendly diplomatic relations grounded in cooperation on trade, regional affairs and people-to-people ties.
The full relationship1963Diplomatic relations established
8Instruments in force
3Joint commissions convened
4Direct weekly flights to Ottawa
* Indicative figure, pending confirmation by the mission.
News
Statements, press releases and updates from the Kenya High Commission in Ottawa.
Presidential diplomacy
New York, United States2026-06-23
WatchPresident addresses the UN General Assembly on global financial reform
Before the General Assembly, the President of the Republic of Kenya pressed the case for a fairer global financial system that serves developing economies.
New York, United States2026-06-23
Presidential diplomacy · 2026-06-26
State visit · 2026-06-20Reports & treaties
Agreements and instruments relevant to Canada 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 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 pagesTrade 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 pagesEvents
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DEC
National celebration
Jamhuri Day reception - Ottawa
Kenya High Commission, Ottawa
Save the date →22
AUG
Consular outreach
Mobile consular clinic - Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
Register interest →22
OCT
Flagship summit
Global Trust Summit
Nairobi & online
RSVP →28
AUG
Investment forum
Kenya Diaspora Investment Forum
Nairobi & online
Request an invite →The chancery in Ottawa
Location
415 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6R4
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 13:00 (consular counter, local time)
Telephone
Email
24/7 emergency line
Approximate location of Ottawa. 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 Ottawa.
Your reference looks like DR-245426 (registration), BK-102938 (booking), AT-556677 (attestation), EV-778899 (event) or TR-334455 (travel).
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