The High Commission of Kenya in London is Kenya’s diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom. Kenyan nationals in the UK turn to it for passports and official documents. Between Commonwealth countries, embassies are known as High Commissions – it fulfils the same role as an embassy.
Contact Details
| Address | 45 Portland Place, London W1B 1AS, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7636 2371 |
| Fax | +44 20 7323 1932 |
| info@kenyahighcom.org.uk | |
| Website | www.kenyahighcom.org.uk |
| Head of Mission | Maurice Odhiambo Makoloo, High Commissioner |
| National Day | 12 October (Independence Day) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
Opening hours according to the mission’s official website (checked October 2026). Passport and ID services: Monday to Friday 09:30–13:00, by appointment only.
Location of the High Commission
Before your visit
You will find the high commission at 45 Portland Place (London W1B 1AS).
- Opening hours (official website, October 2026): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00.
- Good to know: Passport and ID services: Monday to Friday 09:30–13:00, by appointment only.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who runs the Kenyan High Commission?
According to the London Diplomatic List, Kenya is represented by High Commissioner Maurice Odhiambo Makoloo (since 15 January 2026). The London Diplomatic List names 18 accredited diplomats and attachés for the mission.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Kenyan passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Kenya
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the mission’s website first.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the high commission closes on UK bank holidays; the Kenyan national day (12 October) often means a closure too. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Emergency assistance
Kenyan nationals in urgent need of help can reach the high commission on +44 20 7636 2371. Missions can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
Diplomatic missions of Kenya in the United Kingdom
Kenya in the United Kingdom
- London – High Commission of Kenya (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the High Commission of Kenya in London
Where is the Kenyan High Commission in London?
At 45 Portland Place, London W1B 1AS.
What are the opening hours of the Kenyan High Commission in London?
According to its official website: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the high commissioner of Kenya to the UK?
Maurice Odhiambo Makoloo (High Commissioner), according to the London Diplomatic List of October 2026.
What is the difference between a high commission and an embassy?
None in practice: Commonwealth countries call their embassies in each other’s capitals high commissions, headed by high commissioners.
When is the Kenyan national day?
The FCDO list gives 12 October for Kenya; missions usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: official website of the mission (checked October 2026), UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), www.kenyahighcom.org.uk. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the high commission before your visit.
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