Welcome to the Kenya Embassy, Washington D.C.
Consular protection, documents and diaspora support for Kenyans in the United States. This mission is also accredited to Mexico.
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Consular and diaspora services at the Kenya Embassy in Washington D.C..
In an emergency
24/7 duty officer+254 20 331 8888Call now →If a Kenyan national is in trouble in the United States
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
Karibu, and welcome to the Kenya Embassy in Washington, D.C. The Embassy anchors Kenya's strategic partnership with the United States, and serves Kenyans across the country as well as our concurrent accreditations in Central America.
Kenya and the United States mark more than 60 years of relations rooted in shared values of freedom, democracy, the rule of law and inclusivity - a partnership that today spans trade, security, health and technology.
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The Embassy and its team are here to protect, serve and connect every Kenyan, and to advance Kenya's interests across the Americas.
H.E. the AmbassadorAmbassador · Accredited to Mexico
To be announcedDeputy Head of Mission
Full leadership Bilateral relations
Kenya and the United States
Kenya and the United States are strategic partners, cooperating closely on trade, security, health and democratic governance across the region.
Trade: The United States is a leading market for Kenyan exports under AGOA and a major investor.
The full relationship1963Diplomatic relations established
8Instruments in force
3Joint commissions convened
4Direct weekly flights to Washington D.C.
* Indicative figure, pending confirmation by the mission.
News
Statements, press releases and updates from the Kenya Embassy in Washington D.C..
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 the United States 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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National celebration
Jamhuri Day reception - Washington D.C.
Kenya Embassy, Washington D.C.
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Consular outreach
Mobile consular clinic - Washington D.C.
Washington D.C., United States
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DEC
National celebration
Jamhuri Day reception - Los Angeles
Kenya Consulate General, Los Angeles
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DEC
National celebration
Jamhuri Day reception - New York
Kenya Permanent Mission, New York
Save the date →The chancery in Washington D.C.
Location
2249 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20008
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 13:00 (consular counter, local time)
Telephone
Email
24/7 emergency line
Approximate location of Washington D.C.. Confirm the exact address with the mission before visiting.
Service tracking
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Check the status of an appointment, application or registration at the Kenya Embassy in Washington D.C..
Your reference looks like DR-245426 (registration), BK-102938 (booking), AT-556677 (attestation), EV-778899 (event) or TR-334455 (travel).
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