Welcome to the Kenya Embassy, Riyadh
Consular protection, documents and diaspora support for Kenyans in Saudi Arabia. This mission is also accredited to Iraq and Yemen.
Travel advisories
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Consular and diaspora services at the Kenya Embassy in Riyadh.
In an emergency
24/7 duty officer+254 20 331 8888Call now →If a Kenyan national is in trouble in Saudi Arabia
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 Saudi Arabia 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.
Amb. Joseph Musyoka MasilaAmbassador · Accredited to Iraq and Yemen
To be announcedDeputy Head of Mission
Full leadership Bilateral relations
Kenya and Saudi Arabia
Kenya and Saudi Arabia 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 Riyadh
* Indicative figure, pending confirmation by the mission.
News
Statements, press releases and updates from the Kenya Embassy in Riyadh.
Diaspora
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia2026-07-06
WatchMinistry champions the welfare and rights of Kenyans in the Gulf
A diaspora engagement mission to the Gulf pressed for stronger labour protections and welfare support for Kenyans living and working in the region.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia2026-07-06
Presidential diplomacy · 2026-06-26Reports & treaties
Agreements and instruments relevant to Saudi Arabia 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 - Riyadh
Kenya Embassy, Riyadh
Save the date →17
JUL
Consular outreach
Mobile consular clinic - Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Register interest →12
DEC
National celebration
Jamhuri Day reception - Jeddah
Kenya Consulate General, Jeddah
Save the date →24
JUN
Consular outreach
Mobile consular clinic - Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Register interest →The chancery in Riyadh
Location
Diplomatic Quarter, P.O. Box 94358-11693, Riyadh
Opening hours
Sunday to Thursday, 09:00 to 13:00 (consular counter, local time)
Telephone
Email
24/7 emergency line
Approximate location of Riyadh. Confirm the exact address with the mission before visiting.
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Check the status of an appointment, application or registration at the Kenya Embassy in Riyadh.
Your reference looks like DR-245426 (registration), BK-102938 (booking), AT-556677 (attestation), EV-778899 (event) or TR-334455 (travel).
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