Diaspora Registration Elections Kenya 2022

Kenyans in the diaspora will be able to vote in the coming presidentiel elections in Kenya which will take place on the 9 August 2022. The independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has two centers in Europe, Germany and UK and 10 others in the diaspora.

If you want to register in Germany here is what you need to know

1. Book your appointment

Use this link https://cvr.iebc.or.ke

2. When?

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will conduct voter registration from Friday, 21st January to Friday, 4th February 2022 (Saturdays and Sunday included)

3. Where is the Kenyan Embassy in Germany

Rheinbabenallee 49, 14199 Berlin.
Bus 110 Stop: Plats am Wilden Eber
Train U3 Stop: Podbielskiallee

4. Time

From 09h00 to 17h00 (Saturdays and Sunday included)

5. Conditions

i) Valid Kenyan passport (passport or old blue passport)
ii) Be 18 years and above
iii) Present by person identification documents to the registration officer

6. Covid Protocals

To acces the embassy you MUST:
i) Have your vaccinations up to date and;
ii) Have a negative PCR Test less than 12 Hours and;
iii) Protect yoursef with a FFP2 and not the chirurgical mask

Travelling tips to Germany

Accommodation

1. St.-Michaels-Heim.

Address: Bismarck Allee 23, 14193 Berlin
Distance to the Embassy:2.8 km (6min drive)
Single room with shower / toilet € 59.00 per night
Double room with shower / toilet € 85.00 per night
Family room with shower / toilet € 104.00 for 2 adults + 1-2 children

2. Youth hostel:

Single room € 25,00
Shared room up to 3 people € 20.00 per person
Multi-bed room from 4 people € 19.00 per person
2-8 bed rooms (only families can live together in the large rooms)
Telephone +4915111512549

3. Hotel Kima

Address: Wielandstraße27, 10707 Berlin
Distance to the Embassy; 4.9 km (18 min drive)
Price range – Small 35-40€/night-Double 50-55€/night

4. Hotel Leonardo Kurfürstendamm.

Single 70, -/ double or twin 80, incl
Breakfast buffet. Distance to the Embassy 5,7Km (11min drive)

5. Others-Airbnb https://www.airbnb.com/berlin-germany/stays

Transport in Berlin

1. Public transport

a) 24hours Ticket zone ABC- 10€
b) 2 hours ticket (one direction) Zone AB • 3,00 €. Zone AB • 2,00 €.
c) Short trip (3 train stations or 6 bus stations- 2 €

2. Taxi

We recommend Uber or Bolt Apps because they are slightly cheaper than the regular yellow taxi

African Restaurants and Eateries

a) Tembo restaurant (Kenyan)

Address: Danckelmannstraße20, 14059 Berlinn
Opening hours:
Wednesday-Thursday 15h-23h
Fri-Sat 13h -02h
Sun-13h-23h
Contact +4917672787102

b) Africa Tasty Berlin (Kenyan)

Situated inside the St. Michaels Heim, Bismarck Allee 23 14193
on special order please – Contact Rebbecca Möller +4915111512549

c) Makenene Restaurant (West African)

Schillerstraße20, 10625 Berlin
Opening Hours: 15h-03h
Contact +4917627880312

d) One Africa Lounge and restaurant (west African)

Address: Müllerstraße 62a, 13349 Berlin
Opening Hours:
Tuesday-Wed 16h-23h30
Fri-Sun 16h-Open End
Contact: +4915217797504