The diplomatic mission of Botswana in Nairobi is officially known as the High Commission of the Republic of Botswana. It represents the Government of Botswana in Kenya and provides diplomatic and consular services to Botswana nationals, residents, visitors and other people who need assistance relating to Botswana. The mission is located in Gigiri, one of Nairobi’s main diplomatic districts, close to the United Nations complex.
Botswana High Commission in Nairobi
Address: Gigiri Drive, off United Nations Avenue, LR/Block 91/238, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya
Postal Address: P.O. Box 754-00606, Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: +254 (20) 712 3412 / 712 3414
Fax: +254 (20) 712 3418
Email: botken@gov.bw
Where Is the Botswana High Commission Located?
The Botswana High Commission is situated along Gigiri Drive, off United Nations Avenue, in Gigiri, Nairobi. Gigiri is a prominent diplomatic and international-organization area and is home to several foreign missions and United Nations facilities.
The location makes the High Commission relatively accessible from areas such as Runda, Muthaiga, Rosslyn, Parklands, Westlands and parts of Nairobi’s northern suburbs. Visitors travelling to the mission should use Gigiri Drive and United Nations Avenue as their main location references.
Because diplomatic premises may have controlled access, visitors are advised to contact the High Commission before travelling there, particularly when they need consular assistance, documentation services or other official appointments.
Services Offered by the Botswana High Commission
The Botswana High Commission performs a variety of diplomatic and consular functions. These may include assisting Botswana citizens in Kenya, facilitating official relations between Botswana and Kenya, and handling matters relating to passports, travel documentation and other consular issues.
The mission is also accredited to several regional and international organizations and countries in addition to its responsibilities in Kenya. Botswana's official diplomatic information identifies the Nairobi mission as being accredited to Uganda, Seychelles, Burundi, Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan, the Great Lakes Region, UNEP, UN-Habitat and the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment, among others.
Contacting the Botswana Embassy in Nairobi
The safest way to confirm opening hours, appointment requirements and the documents needed for a particular service is to contact the mission directly using its published telephone number or official government email address.
The official Botswana government listing gives the telephone numbers as +254 (20) 712 3412/4 and the email address as botken@gov.bw.
When contacting the High Commission, clearly state the reason for your inquiry and, where applicable, provide details such as your nationality, the type of consular service required and your preferred appointment date. This can help the relevant office respond more efficiently.
Getting to Gigiri
Visitors can reach the Botswana High Commission by road from central Nairobi through Limuru Road and the Gigiri area, although travel times vary considerably depending on traffic. Since Gigiri is a busy diplomatic zone, it is advisable to allow extra travel time, especially during weekday mornings and evenings.
Before visiting, check the latest contact information directly with the mission, as telephone numbers, office procedures, appointment requirements and operating arrangements can change.
The Botswana High Commission, Gigiri Drive, off United Nations Avenue, Nairobi, remains the key official point of contact for Botswana’s diplomatic representation in Kenya.