Poland in Kenya

On 14 April, Chargé d'affaires a.i. Marcin Kubiak met with Abraham Korir Sing'Oei, Principal Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Kenya.

The Entry/Exit System (EES) is Europe's new border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of 29 European countries.

From March 23rd to April 1st 2026, three representatives of the National Museums of Kenya (NMK) undertook a study visit to Poland, organized by the Embassy of Poland in Nairobi and the Department of Cultural Diplomacy and Promotion of Poland at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

On 26 March, we had the pleasure of hosting representatives of Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV): Ms. Eva-Maria Liimets, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Programme Manager for Democracy and the Rule of Law at ESTDEV; Ms. Katrin Winter, Regional Head for Africa at ESTDEV; and Ms. Olga Bogdanova, ESTDEV Representative in Africa.

We kindly inform you that on Friday, April 3, 2026 (Good Friday), and Monday, April 6, 2026 (Easter Monday), the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Nairobi and its Consular Section will be closed.

The two-day visit to Nairobi by dr Jędrzej Czerep, an expert on East Africa from the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM), included the organisation of workshops for Kenyan journalists, a meeting with diplomats from like-minded countries, and a lecture for students at the United States International University-Africa in Nairobi. The visit, which took place on 24-25 March was at the invitation of the Embassy that organised the programme.

On 23 March, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Marcin Kubiak met with Professor Mwenda Ntarangwi, Vice-Chancellor of the United States International University-Africa in Nairobi.

The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange announces the opening of the call for applications for the Polonista NAWA scholarship programme. The initiative offers foreign nationals interested in the Polish language and culture an opportunity to pursue studies or carry out research projects in Poland. The aim of the programme is to promote the Polish language and to popularise Polish studies and research internationally.

On March 20, 2026, the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Nairobi and its consular section will be closed due to the celebration of Idd-ul-Fitr in the Republic of Kenya.

On March 17, we hosted Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim and a large delegation from Uasin Gishu County.