October 2006

The Website for the Kenya High Commission, Pretoria was officially launched in October 2006. The Chief Guests during the launch were Mr. Kariuki Mugwe, the Principal Accounts Controller, Ministry of Foregn Affairs, and Mr. P. Owiti, the Principal Internal Auditor, Ministry of Foregn Affairs.

The site has many active links like the conventional 'Home Page', 'Contact', 'Staff' etc. Most 'Forms' e.g. visa are now online and can be downloaded easily in PDF format.

For Kenyan Passport holders, information (e.g. forms to fill, amount to pay, other requirements) regarding renewal of passports, lost passports, application for new passports etc. is online under 'Consular'.

Students seeking scholarship opportunities should visit 'Updates'.

There is also a link within 'Updates' to vacancies within Kenya to UN Agencies and other International Organizations.

Lastly, 'Links' page has web addresses to Government Ministries, some Parastals, International Research Organizations, the Media and other informative links.

In brief:

Visitors to Kenya need to read 'Consular' and 'Tourism'.

Kenyan Passport Holders should go to 'Consular'

Investors will find the 'Business' page very informative.

Students should visit 'Updates, Scholarships'

Job Seekers need to visit 'Updates, Vacancies'

Information Seekers will appreciate 'Links' and 'Updates'

The site is contantly monitored and updated to ensure accurate and timely information is passed on to visitors