Kenyan embassies and diplomatic missions in France and the United Kingdom are facing a financial crisis, with embassy buildings and official residences in a deteriorating state, Kenyans.co.ke has established.
In a report obtained by this publication, the National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations raised concerns over inadequate and delayed government funding to the Kenyan missions in Paris and London.
According to the August 2026 report, the missions reportedly face budget shortfalls and delayed exchequer releases that have affected their ability to meet operational obligations.
The report also revealed that huge amounts of money received by the embassies went towards contractual obligations, leaving less for other activities.
In Paris, the committee inspected government-owned properties, including the Embassy's chancery and the official residence.
The MPs found that the chancery had deteriorated because of years of wear and tear, revealing that it could not be adequately renovated and maintained because of inadequate funding.
According to the August 2026 report, the building in which the embassy is located was acquired in 1997 and has undergone wear and tear over the years, coupled with gaps in regular maintenance due to insufficient budget.
The chancery had structural cracks, blocked drainage, and dampness in the basement, raising concerns over the state of Kenya's embassies around the world."At the request of the Mission, an inspection…
