About the Embassy

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Embassy of the Republic of Kenya
Block 1 No 516
West Giraif
Street 60
P.O. Box 8242
Khartoum
Tel. No. +249 155 772 801
Fax No. +249 155 772 802
Ambassador’s Office +249 155 772 800

The Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Khartoum, Sudan was opened on 7th September 1982 when the first Ambassador arrived in Khartoum to take up post. Prior to this, Kenya's Ambassador to Ethiopia and the then Organisation for African Unity (OAU) was accredited to Khartoum. As a matter of fact, Sudan had diplomatic representation in Nairobi by 1969.

The opening of the Embassy, though long overdue was intended to promote, protect and articulate Kenya's National interest and image in the Sudan, as well as improve bilateral relations.

So far, since its inception, the Embassy has witnessed the arrival and departure of five (5) Ambassadors excluding the current serving Ambassador H.E Robert Mutua Ngesu-(see list under Ambassadorial representation elsewhere on this page). No doubt, the the cordial friendship existing between Kenya and Sudan today is attributable to the tireless efforts of these Ambassadors. It is no wonder that the 21 year old Sudan Civil war ended on Kenya soil during the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) on the 9th of January 2005.

With the recent paradigm shift from traditional political diplomacy to economic and trade diplomacy, the Embassy's objective is to identify and consolidate the vast Sudan market for Kenya's manufactured goods.

Being a populous neigbour, Sudan has the potential of being one of Kenya's biggest trading partners ahead of Uganda.
The Mission also hopes to market Kenya as the most attractive tourist destination to tap the infux of international workers and the petro dollar - businessmen who spend holidays in the Middle East.

The Mission's activities range from social-political, trade/commercial, tourism, security, education to immigration/consular activities. The Embassy's activities and its future are guided by its vision, mission and set of values as enumerated at the bottom of this page

Vision: Kenya Embassy Khartoum will be identified as a model Diplomatic Mission in pursuit of Kenya's national interest.

Mission: To promote, protect and articulate Kenya's national interests and image, and enhance bilateral relations with Sudan.

Values: Patriotism, Discipline, Team Spirit, Professionalism, Integrity and Courage.

Kenya's Ambassadors to Sudan from 1982 to-date

NAME	PERIOD	DURATION
H.E Daniel R Mboya	1982 - 1988	6 years
H.E Gideon Nyaanga	1988 - 1995	7 years
H.E Dr Philip Mwanzia	1995 - 1997	2 years
H.E Edward Bwisa	1999 - 2003 July	4 years
H.E Col (Rtd) Elijah M Matibo, DCO	August 2003 - November 2007	4 Years & 3 Months
H.E Robert Mutua Ngesu	Current Ambassador since December 2007.

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