Kenya will permanently close its embassy in Bern, Switzerland, KBC reported on Tuesday. In a public notice, the embassy said its consular section will stop operating on November 30, 2026. The closure follows a directive from the Kenyan government.
The notice informed all Kenyan nationals, clients and members of the public that the embassy "will permanently close its operations in Switzerland". Clients whose documents are ready must collect them before November 30. Anyone who applied from November 1 onwards will be contacted about other ways to collect their documents.
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei said the closure is part of an ongoing review of Kenya's diplomatic presence worldwide. According to KBC, he said the review involves closing some missions and opening new ones to serve the country's strategic priorities.
Sing'oei said Kenyans will still be able to get services close to where they live. "A more comprehensive statement on the matter will be released in due course," he said. He did not name any other missions due to close or open.
The embassy said details of new consular arrangements for Kenyans in Switzerland will be posted on its website and official channels. Tuko reported that these arrangements have not yet been announced.