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The Kenyan Embassy in Moscow has issued a consular notice to Kenyans living in or travelling through the Russian Federation, Belarus and Kazakhstan.

The Kenyan Embassy in Moscow has issued a consular notice to Kenyans living in or travelling through the Russian Federation, Belarus and Kazakhstan.

In a statement on Saturday, September 5, the mission said the emergency contacts are intended to strengthen its ability to support Kenyan citizens in the three countries.

The embassy provided two emergency telephone numbers that Kenyans in Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan can use when seeking assistance: +7 (968) 014 84 32 and +7 (968) 014 84 33.

The mission urged Kenyans residing in the three countries, as well as those travelling or transiting through them, to register with the Embassy to facilitate communication and access to assistance when necessary.

"The Embassy also wishes to take this opportunity to continue encouraging the Kenyan diaspora in the Russia Federation, Belarus and Kazakhstan or those travelling transiting through these accredited countries to register notify the Embassy through the Embassy website, email, social media or via telephone provided," the statement added.

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File image of the Kenyan Ambassador to Russia Peter Mathuki

The Embassy further assured Kenyans that its consular services remain available to those facing distress or requiring clarification and other forms of assistance.

"The Embassy is open and available to the Kenyan diaspora to access consular services when they are in distress or require any other services, clarifications or necessary assistance," the statement further read 

The mission reiterated its commitment to supporting Kenyan citizens within its accredited countries and conveyed its assurances to the Kenyan diaspora.

"The Embassy of the Republic of Kenya to the Russian Federation avails itself of this opportunity to the Kenyan diaspora in the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus and Kazakhstan the assurances of its highest regard and consideration," the statement concluded.

Elsewhere, the United States Embassy in Nairobi has announced that it will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026. 

In a notice on Friday, September 4, the embassy said the closure is in observance of Labor Day. 

"We will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day," the US Embassy stated. 

Americans celebrate Labor Day annually on the first Monday in September.

The holiday is dedicated to honoring the labor movement and recognizing the contributions of workers to the development of the US. 

Normal operations in the US Embassy, Nairobi, will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

The US Embassy in Nairobi observes both US federal holidays and the Kenyan public holidays.