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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Kenya
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya
Upper Hill Road P.O. Box 30465-00100, Nairobi Nairobi Kenya
Phone: +254 (0) 20 287 3000 / +254 (0) 20 2844 000
Working hours: Open now (Close in 4 hours 5 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Kenyan and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 4 days, 8 hours |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 31 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Rosh Hashana | Saturday, September 12 | 3 weeks |
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month |
| First day of Sukkot | Saturday, September 26 | 1 month |
| Hoshana Rabbah | Friday, October 02 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Shemini Atzeret | Saturday, October 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Feast of St Francis of Assisi | Sunday, October 04 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Moi Day | Saturday, October 10 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Kenya?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Kenya including and Nairobi.
2 - Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Kenyan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in Kenya for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Kenya?
The British representative offices in Kenya will be closed in observance of the following Kenyan and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (GB) Wed, Aug 26, 2026 (4 days, 12 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Kenya
London, United Kingdom time is 2:00 hours behind Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
11:55AMFriday, August 21, 2026
London, United Kingdom
09:55AMFriday, August 21, 2026