Why the Kenyan Embassy in Kuwait Will Remain Closed for 7 Days

The Embassy of Kenya in Kuwait has announced a temporary closure of its offices for seven days to observe the Eid Al-Adha holidays and Madaraka Day celebrations. 

In a public notice, the embassy said the closure would begin on Tuesday, May 26, and continue until Monday, June 1.

“The Embassy wishes to inform members of the public that the Embassy will remain closed during the Eid Al-Adha holidays, from Tuesday, 26 May 2026 to Sunday, 31 May 2026 and Madaraka Day on 1 June 2026,” the notice read.

The embassy noted that all normal operations and consular services would resume on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

At the same time, the mission extended its greetings to Kenyans and other members of the public celebrating the Islamic holiday.

“The Embassy takes this opportunity to convey its warm wishes for a peaceful, joyous and blessed Eid Al-Adha celebration,” the notice added.

On May 25, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration declared Wednesday, May 27, a public holiday.

According to the Cabinet Secretary for the Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, the public holiday on May 27 will mark the Eid al-Adha holiday in accordance with the Public Holidays Act.

“It is notified for the general information of the public that, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3(1) of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for the Interior and National Administration declares that, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, shall be a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha,” the Kenya Gazette notice read.