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Emergencies

Serious illness or hospitalisation

If you are seriously ill or hospitalised abroad, the mission can help you contact family, liaise with hospitals and provide guidance. Medical and evacuation costs remain the traveller’s responsibility.

24/7 · Consular

Who it is for

Kenyan nationals facing a medical emergency abroad, and their families.

How it works

  1. 1Contact the mission or the 24/7 emergency line.
  2. 2A consular officer helps you reach family and, where needed, liaises with the hospital.
  3. 3The mission provides guidance on local medical and insurance processes.
  4. 4You are supported until you are stable or repatriated.

Good to know

  • Medical treatment and any medical evacuation are paid by the traveller or their insurer - travel with adequate cover.

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Emergencies

Arrest or detention abroad

Consular support if you are arrested, detained or imprisoned abroad.

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Death of a Kenyan abroad

Assistance for families when a Kenyan national dies abroad.

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