List of ambassadors of Spain to Kenya
The ambassador of Spain to Kenya is the official representative of the Kingdom of Spain to the Republic of Kenya. It also represents Spain to the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Republic of Uganda. In addition, the embassy is accredited as the Permanent Representation of Spain to the United Nations Office at Nairobi.
After the establishment of diplomatic relations between both countries in 1965, in August 1967 the Spanish government created an Embassy in Nairobi and appointed the first ambassador in September 1968.
Jurisdiction
- : Kenya is the embassy's main jurisdiction, representing Spain before Kenyan authorities and giving consular services through the hole country. In addition, there is an honorary consulate in Mombasa.
- : Somalia and Spain established diplomatic relations in 1968, creating and embassy in Mogadishu. The ambassador, however, resides in Nairobi and is dually accredited. Consular services are provided by the Honorary Consulate of Spain in Mogadishu.
- : In 1969, Spain established diplomatic relations with Uganda, creating a non-resident embassy in Kampala. Consular services are provided by the Honorary Consulate of Spain in Kampala.
- : Nairobi hosts one of the four major headquarters of the United Nations, the United Nations Office at Nairobi. Both the ambassador and the deputy ambassador act as permanent and deputy permanent representatives to the United Nations Environment Programme and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme.