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India Embassy and Consulates in Kenya
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
India High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya
Jeevan Bharati House, Nairobi Central, Starehe, Kenya
Phone: +254 202 222 566
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of India may close on the following Kenyan and Indian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi | Monday, September 14 | 6 days, 7 hours |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Friday, October 02 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Moi Day | Saturday, October 10 | 1 month |
| First Day of Sharad Navratri | Sunday, October 11 | 1 month |
| First Day of Durga Puja Festivities | Saturday, October 17 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Dussehra | Tuesday, October 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Thursday, October 29 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Diwali/Deepavali | Sunday, November 08 | 2 months |
1. How many Indian Embassies/Consulates are there in Kenya?
India currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Kenya including and Nairobi.
2 - Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for India?
Kenyan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into India. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of India in Kenya for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Indian embassies in Kenya?
The Indian representative offices in Kenya will be closed in observance of the following Kenyan and Indian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi (IN) Mon, Sep 14, 2026 (6 days, 11 hours)
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Time in India vs Kenya
New Delhi, India time is 2:30 hours ahead of Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
12:19PMMonday, September 07, 2026
New Delhi, India
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