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CONSULATE OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA
JEDDAH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
DIPLOMATIC MANDATE • WESTERN SAUDI ARABIA
ABOUT THE CONSULATE GENERAL
Overview & Mission: The Consulate General of the Republic of Kenya in Jeddah was established to project, promote, and protect Kenya’s national interests across the Western Region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Located in Saudi Arabia’s commercial capital and premier Red Sea port city, the Consulate serves as a pivotal diplomatic, trade, and consular bridge connecting East Africa with the Arabian Peninsula.
H.E. Ambassador Aden Mohamud Mohamed
Consul-General of the Republic of Kenya in Jeddah
His Excellency
AMBASSADOR / CONSUL GENERAL
Western Region • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
CONSULAR LEADERSHIP
MEET THE CONSUL-GENERAL
H.E. Ambassador Aden Mohamud Mohamed
Consul-General of the Republic of Kenya in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ambassador Aden Mohamud Mohamed is the first Consul-General of the Republic of Kenya formally accredited to Jeddah. With an extensive background in public service, administration, and diplomacy, Ambassador Aden leads the diplomatic Mission with a mandate focused on strategic economic partnerships, diaspora welfare, and cultural diplomacy.
“Our mission in Jeddah is to build enduring bridges of commercial and cultural exchange. We are committed to servicing our vibrant Kenyan community and demonstrating why Kenya remains Africa’s premier destination for trade, investment, and tourism.”
— H.E. Amb. Aden Mohamud Mohamed
BILATERAL RELATIONS
Kenya–Saudi Arabia Bilateral Relations
The historic ties between the Republic of Kenya and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are rooted in centuries of maritime trade, shared values, and mutual respect. On August 25, 2024, Ambassador Aden Mohamud Mohamed presented his Letter of Commission to H.E. Mazen bin Hamad Al Hamli, Director-General of the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Makkah Region branch), formally establishing Kenya’s diplomatic presence in Jeddah. During this historic occasion, Saudi officials characterized the opening of the Consulate as long overdue, given the strategic, commercial, and cultural affinity between the two nations.
As Saudi Arabia’s primary commercial city, major deep water port, and home to Saudi Arabian Airlines, Jeddah offers a unique environment for the growth of Kenya-Saudi relations through targeted economic and cultural engagement initiatives.
HISTORICAL ACCORD
Diplomatic Establishment
Commission formally presented on August 25, 2024, inaugurating Kenya’s official diplomatic presence in Jeddah under sovereign cordiality.
MARITIME TRADE
Red Sea Commercial City
Jeddah’s status as a major deep-water
port unlocks unmatched maritime
logistics directly connecting Mombasa
and East African markets.
AVIATION & TOURISM
Aviation Gateway
Home base to Saudi Arabian Airlines, Jeddah enables targeted tourism initiatives, air cargo corridors, and pilgrim travel seamlessly.
MANDATE & PRIORITIES
Our Core Objectives
Engineered to project, promote, and protect Kenya’s national interests across the Western
Region of Saudi Arabia.
Diplomatic Engagement
Strengthening bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia’s Western Region authorities, municipal leadership, and international organizations headquartered in Jeddah, including the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Economic Diplomacy
Expanding trade opportunities
for Kenyan agricultural
products, attracting Saudi
foreign direct investment (FDI),
and promoting Kenya as a
premier tourism destination.
Diaspora Protection & Support
Delivering prompt consular assistance, passport services, and labor welfare support to the growing population of Kenyan nationals residing in Western KSA.
Pilgrim Liaison
Providing dedicated welfare, administrative, and emergency assistance to thousands of Kenyan pilgrims traveling to the Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah annually for Hajj and Umrah.
CONTINENTAL ANCHOR
KENYA AT A GLANCE: THE GATEWAY TO EAST AFRICA
Kenya stands as the financial, logistical, and innovation hub of East and
Central Africa, offering investors direct entry into a dynamic region:
Regional Access
As a member of the East African Community (EAC) and signatory to the African
Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Kenya provides access to a market of over 460 million consumers.
Capital & Key Cities
Nairobi: The capital city, seat of government, and host to the United Nations Headquarters in Africa (UNEP and UN-Habitat).
Mombasa: The main port city on the Indian Ocean and cultural center of Swahili heritage.
Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret & Thika: Key commercial, agricultural, and industrial urban centers.
Key Exports
World leader in high-quality black tea, arabica coffee, cut flowers, fresh fruits, vegetables, and livestock products.
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