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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: Close now (Open in 5 hours 0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 1 day, 15 hours |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| St. David's Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 month, 3 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:
- Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (1 day, 20 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Kenya
London, United Kingdom time is 3:00 hours behind Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
04:00AMFriday, January 23, 2026
London, United Kingdom
01:00AMFriday, January 23, 2026