Kenya: Bern loses its embassy, ​​Nairobi reshuffles its diplomatic cards

Kenya is preparing to end its diplomatic presence in Switzerland. Nairobi has decided to permanently close its embassy in Bern as part of a reorganization of its network of representations abroad. This decision is accompanied by a diplomatic redeployment to countries considered priorities.

The measure was confirmed by Korir Sing'oei, Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs. The Kenyan government intends to review the distribution of its diplomatic missions, closing some in certain countries and opening new ones in others.

This decision also entails changes for Kenyan nationals living in Switzerland. Those whose administrative documents are already available are invited to collect them before November 30. Applicants who submitted their applications on or after November 1 will be contacted individually with instructions on how to collect their documents.

The closure of the embassy in Bern does not, however, mean the disappearance of all Kenyan presence in Switzerland. The country notably retains its permanent representation to the United Nations in Geneva.

Yolande Bazié