On 6th March, 2024- His Excellency Ambassador Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS attended an event organized by the Barkat Specialized Cancer Hospital and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic

On 5th March, 2024- His Excellency Ambassador Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS represented Kenya in the First International Congress PHC for UHC through Family Health Program hosted by the Ministry of

The County Government of Homa Bay in collaboration with the Council of Governors is organizing an International Investment Conference (HOBBII2024) from 27th to 29th February 2024. Acknowledging that the Diaspora is among

On 7th and 8th February, 2024- His Excellency Ambassador Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS participated in this year’s Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Conference on Maritime and Blue Economy hosted in

On 1st February, 2024- At their invitation, His Excellency Ambassador Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS met with the Chairman of JahanPars group and discussed on their interest to participate in Kenya’s

On 21st January, 2024- Partnering with the Iran House of Industry, Mine and Trade (IHIMT) and Iran Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), the Embassy hosted the First Iran-Trade Summit as a

On 15th January, 2024- His Excellency Mr. Francis Moloi Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Ambassador Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS. Both discussed

On 11th December, 2023- His Excellency Ambassador Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS met with a section officials of Iran-East Africa chamber of commerce. The meeting discussed on how to improve trade

Following the Presidential directive during the 60th Jamhuri Day celebrations on 12th December, 2023 that Kenya will be a visa free country from January, 2024, the Directorate of Immigration Services

Please contact eTA through the chat on www.etakenya.go.ke in case of any queries or read the FAQs on the eTA website or below. Already paid and issued eVisas are valid and can

On 9th January, 2024- His Excellency the Ambassador met with the management of Top-Shipping and Logistics Company who visited the Embassy to introduce their firm and inform of their interest

On 4th January, 2024- His Excellency Ambassador Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS met with Mr. Ali Papiani, businessman from Isfahan who paid a courtesy call on the Ambassador. Mr. Papiani has

While wrapping up his Bandar Abbas official visit, His Excellency the Ambassador paid a courtesy call on Mr Mehdi Dousti, Governor General of Province where Bandar Abbas is situated and

On 23rd December, 2023- His Excellency Ambassador Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS visited the city of Bandar Abbas at the invitation of the Hormozgan provincial government to tour the city and

On 19th December, 2023- His Excellency Ambassador Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS participated in the Economic Cooperation Meeting between Isfahan and Africa organized by the Iran trade Centre. The event attracted

The Embassy wishes to inform the Diaspora (Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan & Uzbekistan) and members of the public that it is the mandate of the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs

The invites all Kenyans in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan on the upcoming Diaspora Investment Conference 2023 from 13th to 15th December, 2023 in Nairobi. You

On 7th December, 2023- His Excellency Ambassador Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS hosted a group of Kenyans studying and living in Qom, in Islamic Republic of Iran as part of our

On 5th December, 2023- At the invitation of the Arak Chamber of Commerce, His Excellency the Ambassador participated in the 16th Markazi Province’s Agriculture and Related Industries Exhibition with main

On 28th November, 2023- His Excellency Ambassador Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS visited PAK Pasteurized Diary Company, one of the largest manufacturers of dairy products and ice cream in the Islamic

On 23rd November, 2023- His Excellency Ambassador Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS met with Dr. Masoud Namazi and Mr. Mehdi Dadfar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jahan Saderat Sina Company and

15th November, 2023- His Excellency Ambassador Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS attended the first ever exclusive coffee exhibition in Tehran organized by the Iran coffee Association (IRANCA) and engaged its leadership

On 24th August, 2023- His Excellency Amb. Joshua I. Gatimu EBS visited the complex of one of the leading buyers of Kenyan black CTC and Orthodox teas. Debsh company has

While ending his Arak tour His Excellency the Ambassador met and engaged the business community and members of Arak Chambers of Commerce, Mines and Industry led by the Vice President,

The Ambassador later visited Iran Combine manufacturing Company (ICMCo), a leading manufacturer of wheat and rice combine machines in the region. The Ambassador shared Kenya’s interest in the machines and

On 20th August, 2023- His Excellency the Ambassador visited Arak city at the invitation the Arak chambers of Commerce, Agriculture, Mines and Industry. He was received by Dr Mirzakhani, Deputy

On 13th August, 2023- His Excellency Amb. Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS paid a courtesy call on Mr. and Ms. Rahimi, the Managing Directors of Debsh-e-Sabz Gostar Company- a leading tea

On 12th August, 2023- His Excellency Amb. Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS paid a courtesy call on Mr. Haji Karimlou, Managing Director of Jahan Tea (Golchin Talaei) at his Tehran office

On 10th August, 2023- His Excellency Amb. Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS met individuals from Qom city seeking information regarding Kenya’s visa process, investment opportunities in different sectors, list of manufacturers

On 10th August, 2023- His Excellency the Amb. Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS met the Managing Director of ATA TechNama Company, who paid a courtesy call on him and to discuss

Calling all exhibitors, entrepreneurs and innovators in Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to the 2023 Nairobi International Trade Fair. Registration is ONGOING! The 2023 Nairobi International Trade Fair awaits your

On 10th August, 2023- His Excellency Amb. Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS met with the management of Dashte Behest Company as a follow up to their recent visit to Kenya to

On 9th August, 2023- His Excellency Amb. Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS met with Mr. Haji Karimlou, Managing Director of Jahan Tea (Golchin Talaei), a leading importer of Kenyan tea to

On 5th August, 2023 His Excellency Amb. Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS met with Amb. Khosravi Nejad, Director of the East African Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the

On 3rd August, 2023- His Excellency Amb. Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS attended the 23rd International Exhibition of Building and Construction Industry. Iran is an important player in the exportation and

STATE VISIT EVENT  

At State House Kenya, Nairobi, KENYA and IRAN held bilateral talks where Iran agreed to boost Kenya’s pursuits in manufacturing, health and the blue economy through research and technology. The

On 12th July, 2023- H.E. President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Kenya for a State Visit. He was received by Dr. Alfred Mutua, Cabinet

Other engagements included a round table meeting with potential investors interested in Kenyan market in different fields such as Safron (Mostafavi), Steel (FarazShargh) and leather (Rojhan) industries. The Ambassador also

On 4th July, 2023- While on an official visit to Mashhad city His Excellency Ambassador Joshua Gatimu, EBS held fruitful meetings with different stakeholders and business individuals in the city.

On 29th May,2023- His Excellency Amb. Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS met at the chancery the management of Parsan Gostar Pasargad Group Company and informed them of investment opportunities in Kenya

On 28th May, 2023- The Kenya Embassy joined other African Missions in the Islamic Republic of Iran to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the Organization of the

On 22nd May, 2023- His Excellency Ambassador Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS met with Dr. Tajbakhsh Mosalman, Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development and President of the Iran Meteorological Organization

On 26th March, 2023- His Excellency Ambassador Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS welcomed to the Islamic Republic of Iran Harambee Stars will be playing Iran’s national team on 28th March, 2023.

While wrapping up his visit to Tabriz city, His Excellency the Ambassador paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Tabriz city and discussed on possible areas of cooperation and

On 13th March, 2023- The Ambassador also visited Khavaran Leather Co. (KLC) as part of his initiative to attract investors to invest in the leather industry in Kenya. The Khavaran

On 12th March, 2023- During his visit, the Ambassador visited the Tabriz Tile Group, leading producers of top quality tiles and ceramics in the region. The company sales it’s products

On 12th March, 2023- His Excellency the Ambassador visited Tabriz city at the invitation of Iran Tractor Manufacturing Company (ITMCO). The Tractor company produces a variety of efficient tractor types

On 3rd March, 2023- Ambassador Joshua Gatimu, EBS, The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Ambassador-Designate of Azerbaijan to Kenya saw off His Excellency Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, The Prime

On 2nd March, 2023- H.E the Ambassador accompanied His Excellency Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, the Prime Cabinet Secretary in meeting Kenyans living and working in Azerbaijan. The Kenyans shared on their

On 2nd March, 2023- His Excellency Ambassador Joshua Gatimu, EBS accompanied H.E Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, the Prime Cabinet Secretary and his delegation attending the Summit Level meeting of the Non-Aligned

On 1st March, 2033- His Excellency Ambassador Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS received and welcomed at the Hayder Aliyev Aiport H.E Hon. Musalia Mudavadi- the Prime Cabinet Secretary. Receiving the Prime

On 26th February,2023- During his visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan to attend the Non-Aligned Movement Summit Level Meeting from 1st to 3rd March, 2023, His Excellency the Ambassador hosted

On 16th February, 2023- His Excellency the Ambassador visited Abyar Mashen Pars Factory, a leading manufacturer of irrigation farming equipment. The company is specialized in overhead sprinkler irrigation machines including

On 16th December, 2022- the staff of the Embassy watched and supported the two Kenyans competing in the club championship. Both Kenyans won their respective categories for their club, Persian

On 14th December, 2022- The Head of Mission welcomed two Kenyan runners competing for their Iranian club in club championships in Tehran.

On 13th December, 2022- The Embassy facilitated a visiting Kenya business delegation seeking to meet Iranian manufacturers and businessmen in building materials. The Kenyan delegation is seeking to establish an

On 7th December, 2022- His Excellency the Ambassador met with Mr. Malik Malemu-Chief Operating Officer (COO) of MTN Irancell Telecommunication company and discussed on several areas of collaboration.

On 7th December, 2022- His Excellency the Ambassador met with a visiting delegation from Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) who are seeking to establish a distribution center in an Iranian

On 28th November, 2022- The Head of Chancery met the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Beluga Trading Company as a follow up to their meeting with His Excellency the

On 18th November, 2022- His Excellency the Ambassador and the Head of Chancery met the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and top management of Beluga Trading Company and discussed on their

On 5th November, 2022- His Excellency the Ambassador attended a conference organized by Iran’s Chambers of Commerce and Agriculture on Business opportunities and Ways to solve the issues emanating from

On 30th October, 2022- His Excellency the Ambassador paid a visit to the Anzali Free Trade Zone located in Northern Iran. The zone is a Gateway to the Neighbouring countries

25th October, 2022- H.E the Ambassador received at the chancery a visiting delegation from the Tea Board of Kenya and KTDA. The delegation is participating in the 18th Edition of

The official Government of Kenya website for evisa application is evisa.go.ke Beware of sites that promise to expedite processing of visas and send to email addresses. Please Note: E-visas to

On 12th September, 2022 the Ambassador met Kenyan business individuals packing Kenyan tea in chabahar Free Zone Area in Iran. Chabahar Port is situated in the Gulf of Oman and

On 7th September, 2022 His Excellency the Ambassador met Dr. Abdollahi Sarfaraz, former Kenya’s Honorary Consul (HC) to Shiraz city, Fars province in Iran. The meeting discussed on the Honorary

On 6th September, 2022- His Excellency the Ambassador visited Danial Moj, an optical telecommunications technology company and its factory that produces high-end products including solar panels, medical lasers, IoT hardwares,

On 3rd Sept, EBS 2022- His Excellency Ambasador Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS met and addressed Iranian business individuals in ‘an Economic Cooperation between Iran-East African countries’ event organized by Iran

The government has reminded Kenyan passport holders to acquire the new East African Community (EAC) biometric e-passport by November 30, 2022. Immigration Director General Alexander Muteshi said the phasing out

Concluding his visit, the Ambassador met the Head of Shiraz Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Parliamentary representatives in the Chamber, Head of Tourism board and tourist agencies in

On 28th August, 2022- While on official visit in Shiraz city, H.E Amb. Joshua Gatimu, EBS paid a visit to the Shiraz technology and science park. The park is exclusively

Wrapping up his visit, H.E met authorities of Chabahar Free Trade Zone and discussed on opportunities and incentives at the zone for interested Kenyan investors. The zone has continued to

On 23rd July, 2022- While on official visit to Chabahar, H.E Ambassador Joshua Gatimu, EBS held a lunch meeting with the Director of Shahid Beheshti Port of Chabahar, Mr. Ehsanifar

The Ambassador later met Mr. Hashem Siami, president of Iran Athletics Federation and discussed on various areas of cooperation between Kenya and Iran, including- increasing Kenya’s athletes participation in Iranian

On 14th July, 2022- His Excellency, the Ambassador met Mr. Jonathan Kiplimo and Mr. Justus Kipkorir, Kenyan runners competing in the Iran’s National Club Championships in Tehran. Both athletes represented

On 7th June, 2022- His Excellency the Ambassador met and handed over the new generation passports to Kenya diaspora from Qom province. The application were done four (4) weeks ago

23rd May, 2022- His Excellency Ambassador Joshua Gatimu, EBS welcomed to the chancery a group of Kenyan religious tourist visiting the Islamic Republic of Iran. The group visited biblical sites

On 11th May, 2022- His Excellency Ambassador Joshua Gatimu, EBS paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Ibrahim Ahmed Al Muaini, Ambassador of Oman to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

On 7th May, 2022- His Excellency Ambassador Joshua Gatimu, EBS met with the Mayor of Kashan city, Mr. Hassan Bakhshandeh Amnieh at his office headquarter. The mayor informed the Ambassador

On 7th May, 2022- H.E Ambassador Amb. Joshua Gatimu, EBS and the Embassy officials held a meeting with the President of the Kashan Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture,

Today, 6th May, 2022- His Excellency Ambassador Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS hosted Kenyans living in Qom city for lunch to celebrate Eid-ul fitr. During the lunch, H.E the Ambassador reminded

Following the sad demise of our former President, His Excellency Emilio Mwai Kibaki on Friday, 22nd April, 2022. The Embassy has opened a condolence book at the Chancery to honour

On 25th April, 2022- H.E Amb. Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS, paid a courtesy call on H.E Mohammad Ben Hamed Al-Hajri, Qatar Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran. Both Ambassadors

On 19th April, 2022- Dr. Sathya Doraiswamy, UNFPA Representative in Iran paid a courtesy call on H.E Amb Joshua Gatimu, EBS. The UNFPA Rep. apprised the Ambassador of the ongoing

On 17th April, 2022- H.E the Ambassador met the Chairman & CEO of Kish Free Zone Organization, Mr. Mahdi keshavarz, held at the kish Free zone Island. Both discussed on:

On 12th April, 2022- Turkmenistan Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran paid a courtesy call on H.E Amb. Joshua Gatimu, EBS. Both discussed on possibilities to initiate diplomatic relations

On 11th April, 2022- The Ambassador of Yemen to Iran paid a courtesy call on H.E Amb. Joshua Gatimu, EBS, Kenya Ambassador to Iran. Both Ambassadors discussed existing bilateral relations

On the 7th April, 2022, His Excellency Ambassador Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS met his Portuguese counterpart in Iran Ambassador Carlos Costa Neves to discuss on the upcoming Second United Nations

This year marks 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between Iran and Kenya. These ties witnessed tremendous progress following the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979. These

H.E Amb. Joshua Gatimu, EBS hosted Kenyans living in the Islamic Republic of Iran for the 58th Jamhuri day Celebration. The event gave leaders of the dispoara opportunity to address

H.E Amb. Joshua Gatimu, EBS received the top management of RASHA holding company who paid him a courtesy call on 30th November, 2021. The meeting learnt that RASHA, deals with

On 24th November, 2021 Mr. Amir Hossein and Mr. Shahram Kashani members of business community in Kashan city, Isfahan province paid a courtesy call on H.E Ambassador Joshua Gatimu. The

H.E Amb. Joshua Gatimu, EBS hosted officials of Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) and Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) who are visiting the Islamic Republic of Iran from 20th to

H.E Ambassador Joshua I Gatimu, EBS received a business delegation visiting Iran from 13th to 19th November, 2021. The delegation visited medical companies/factories and sampled out Iranian products in the

H.E Amb. Joshua Gatimu, EBS received at Chancery Hon. Leonard Nduati Kariuki, speaker of Muranga County Assembly on 4th November, 2021. Hon. Kariuki visited Iran with a group of business

On 2nd October, 2021 H.E Amb. Joshua I. Gatimu, EBS participated in the reception ceremony of the first consignment of Bomet County tea. The Ceremony was held at Nemooneh Tea

His Excellency Ambassador Joshua Gatimu, EBS attended the ongoing 20th Iran's Agrofood exhibition with a visiting Bomet delegation led by His Excellency Governor Hilary Barchok. The delegation plans to visit

H.E the Ambassador held a meeting with Director-General Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) at their headquarters and discussed on the opportunities of Kenyan products in Iran. The meeting agreed to

H.E Mr. Joshua Gatimu, EBS held a meeting with Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya National Chambers of Commerce and Industry Mr. Samuel Matonda. Both discussed on various issues relating