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Introduction

The High Commission of the Republic of Kenya in Australia was established in 1984 to articulate Kenya’s Foreign Policy. The Mission is mandated to consolidate and deepen Kenya-Australia and Kenya-New Zealand relations in trade and investments, science and technology, tourism, culture and agriculture as well as other fields for mutual benefit. It is thus, accredited to the Commonwealth of Australia with concurrent accreditation to New Zealand.

Our Vision

A model Diplomatic Mission advancing Kenya’s interests in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Island Countries.

Our Mission

To pursue Kenya’s national and strategic interests in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Island Countries through effective diplomatic engagements.

Our Mandate

The Kenya High Commission, Canberra draws its mandate from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kenya for articulation of Kenya’s Foreign Policy in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Island Countries.

Our Core Values

The values and principles that guide members of the High Commission in discharging their duties include: 
  • Patriotism: Staff shall exercise loyalty and uphold allegiance to the Republic of Kenya at all times
  • Customer Focus: Stakeholders will be treated with courtesy, respect and promptness
  • Professionalism: Staff shall exercise high level of professional competence and confidentiality in all their work
  • Equity and Fairness: Justice, impartiality and diversity will be upheld in the Mission’s dealings
  • Team Spirit: The Mission will promote teamwork to enhance service delivery and inculcate shared and collective responsibility in executing its mandate
  • Ethics and Integrity: The Mission will embrace transparency and accountability in all operations

Our Core Functions

  • Promote, protect and project Kenya’s image and prestige in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Island Countries;
  • Promote Peace, Security, Sovereignty and Territorial integrity
  • Promote Economic Cooperation, International Trade and Investment through effective articulation of Economic Diplomacy;
  • Promote and Safeguard Kenya’s Interest in the Countries of Accreditation;
  • To enhance for mutual benefit the relations between Kenya and the Countries of Accreditation;
  • Marketing Kenya as Africa’s financial, commercial and communication hub and destination of choice for trade, investment and tourism;
  • Enhance Diaspora Engagement
  • Provision of Consular Services
  • Enhance Public Diplomacy and Stakeholders Engagement  
  • Interacting with other Foreign Missions in Australia and New Zealand in pursuit of Kenya’s Foreign Policy goals and objectives; 
  • Negotiating conclusion of Agreements with Australia and New Zealand in fields of mutual interest; 
  • Facilitating state and/or official visits to Australia and New Zealand by Kenyan delegations; 
  • Ensuring effective participation in Pan African Affairs in countries of accreditation. 
  • Institutional Capacity

Welcome Message

Welcome (Karibu) to the official website of Kenya High Commission in Canberra, Australia. 


This website is meant to ensure that you get timely, accurate and reliable information about the High Commission, its core mandate, the services we provide and how best to access those services. This will enable the Mission to deliver on its core mandate and serve the growing number of Kenyans and the many global citizens who have an interest and stake in the relations between Kenya, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Island Countries. 


We will endeavour to be current in our updates on what is happening in the High Commission, our countries of accreditation, and back home in Kenya. In addition, several links have been added to enable you easily access websites that are of interest to you, including on consular and immigration services, trade and investments opportunities, education and training, as well as job opportunities, among others. 


The website highlights the Kenya Kwanza Manifesto that is being implemented by the Government of His Excellency President William Ruto. 


We invite you to learn more about Kenya’s Foreign Policy from the revamped website of the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs.


This website also celebrates Kenya’s rich and diverse history and cultural heritage, our thriving democratic credentials, and the milestones in our journey of economic transformation for the wellbeing of our country and its people.

 

Finally, your feedback is important to us. We, therefore, invite you to share your comments, insights and perspectives on what we need to do to make this website a better tool for quality and interactive service delivery.


Once again karibu, welcome to the Mission’s website. We look forward to a fruitful working relationship with all our valued stakeholders.


Thank you very much

Asante sana. 




KENYA HIGH COMMISSION, CANBERRA


43 CULGOA CIRCUIT

O’MALLEY ACT 2606

GPO BOX 1990

CANBERRA ACT 2601


TEL: +61 2 62907100

       +61 2 62474788

EMAIL: khc-canberra@kenya.asn.au





Mission Home Based Officers 

H.E. Amb. Dr. Wilson K. Kogo

High Commissioner

Mr. Fred R.O. Eshikuta
Minister/Deputy Head of Mission

Mr. Daniel Charana
Second Secretary

 Mrs. Flora Mulatya
Education Attaché 

Mr. Stephen Meeli Mukomah

Immigration Attaché 

Mr. Evans Kipyatich

Financial Attaché

Mrs. Lenity Kathenya

Administrative Attaché

Former High Commissioners

 Head of Mission                                                                                          From         -        To

H.E Mr. Zakayo John Kamencu                                                                  Aug 1984   -   Nov 1987

 H.E Major-General (Rtd) Joseph Mbyati Musomba                               Nov 1987   -    July 1992

 H.E Mr. Mude Dae Mude                                                                           July 1992    -   Sept 1993

 H.E Mr. Njuguna Moses Mahugu                                                             Sept 1993  -   April 1997

 H.E Mr. Green Hannington Ogola Josiah                                                April 1997  -   Nov 1999

H.E Mr. Frankin Kipng’etich Bett                                                               Nov 1999   -   May 2000

 H.E Mr. Steven Arphaxard Kasumai Andrew Loyatum                        May 2000  -   April 2004

 H.E Mr. John Lepi Lanyasunya                                                                 April 2004  -    Aug 2009

 H.E.Mr. Stephen Kipkiyeny Arap Tarus                                                  Sep 2009    -    Sept 2012

 H.E. Mr. Isaiya Kabira                                                                                Oct 2014    -    Dec 2020

 H.E. Mr. John Tipis                                                                                     Mar 2021   -    Dec 2023