Mobile Consular Programme Reaches Over 1,000 Kenyans in Washington State
The Kenyan Embassy in Washington, D.C., has expanded its Mobile Consular Services (MCS) programme across several US cities to provide key government services to citizens living abroad.
The latest phase took place in Auburn, Washington, from 17 to 19 April, where more than 1,000 Kenyans received assistance with passport renewals, new passport applications, national ID processing, birth certificates, and citizenship matters. The exercise was organised by the Kenya Consulate in Los Angeles as part of efforts to bring services closer to diaspora communities and reduce the need for long-distance travel.
During the outreach, Ambassador David Kerich and Central Bank Governor Dr Kamau Thugge also held meetings in Seattle to promote investment opportunities in Kenya. These engagements combined service delivery with economic discussions, reinforcing the government’s approach to diaspora relations.
This follows a recent Diaspora Dinner Roundtable in Washington, D.C., focused on encouraging greater participation of overseas Kenyans in national development.
The embassy has announced that the next MCS sessions will take place in Dallas, Texas, and Kansas City, Kansas. In Dallas, services will be offered at Ushindi International Fellowship Church in Richardson Hills from 27 to 29 April.
In Kansas City, the programme will be held at Neema Community Church in Olathe from 1 to 3 May. Operating hours will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first two days and from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the final day.
Applicants are required to book appointments online and complete the necessary forms through the e-Citizen platform before attending. They must also present original documents, copies, and the required fees to facilitate processing.
The programme also addresses practical challenges faced by diaspora citizens in accessing consular services. At the same time, it reinforces connections between the government and overseas communities, positioning them as contributors to Kenya’s development. Upcoming sessions in Dallas and Kansas City are expected to continue this approach.
