Foreign Ministry reiterates One China stance, says Taiwan passports not valid under Kenyan entry rules

The Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Korir Sing’oei, has reaffirmed Kenya’s strict adherence to the One-China policy, stating that the country does not recognise Taiwan as a separate sovereign entity within its diplomatic or border control frameworks. His statemen..

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Kenya has reaffirmed its adherence to the One-China policy, stating that Taiwanese passports are not valid for entry and that Taiwan is not recognized as a separate sovereign entity.

Official confirmation came from Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Korir Sing’oei.
The statement follows the denial of entry to scientists from Taiwan for the Our Ocean Conference 2026 in Mombasa.
The Kenyan government officially recognizes the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate government of China.