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Ireland Embassy and Consulates in Kenya
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Ireland Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya
4Th Floor Delta Office Suites Manyani Road, Off Waiyakai Way Po Box 30659-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254 0205 1 353 00
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 14 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Ireland may close on the following Kenyan and Irish holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| August Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Moi Day | Saturday, October 10 | 3 months |
| Mashujaa Day | Tuesday, October 20 | 3 months, 1 week |
| October Bank Holiday | Monday, October 26 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Jamhuri Day | Saturday, December 12 | 5 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 5 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 5 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 5 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Irish Embassies/Consulates are there in Kenya?
Ireland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Kenya including and Nairobi.
2 - Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Kenyan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Ireland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Ireland in Kenya for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Irish embassies in Kenya?
The Irish representative offices in Kenya will be closed in observance of the following Kenyan and Irish holidays in 2026/2024:
- August Bank Holiday (IE) Mon, Aug 03, 2026 (3 weeks, 3 days)
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Time in Ireland vs Kenya
Dublin, Ireland time is 2:00 hours behind Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
03:46AMThursday, July 09, 2026
Dublin, Ireland
01:46AMThursday, July 09, 2026