Foreign Service Act

25. Appointment of an Honorary Consul

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

25. Appointment of an Honorary Consul

(1)The President may appoint any suitable person as an Honorary Consul for the Republic.

(2)When recommending a person for appointment under subsection (1), the Cabinet Secretary shall provide evidence that the person—

(a)is of independent means;

(b)is of high standing in his or her country;

(c)has relevant contacts within and beyond the government of the host country;

(d)is committed and has the ability to promote, pursue and articulate the interests of the Republic in the host country, in accordance with the foreign policy objectives of the Republic.

(3)Each Honorary Consul shall report directly to—

(a)the Head of Mission responsible for that country; or

(b)where there is no Head of Mission, to the Cabinet Secretary.

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Source: Kenya Law