Worldwide, the Netherlands has some 150 embassies, consulates-general and permanent representations to international organisations. All of these represent the Netherlands. Together, they are called ‘missions’. The missions are the eyes, ears, and voice of the Netherlands. The staff of the embassies and consulates promote Dutch interests and assist Dutch nationals living or travelling abroad. Embassies also concern themselves with relations between the Netherlands and other countries. Their main areas of activity are:
• political affairs
• economic affairs
• development cooperation
• consular affairs
• press and cultural affairs.
In Kenya, the Embassy has a bilateral development cooperation programme, which focuses on the themes of Security & the Rule of Law, Food Security and Water. Total annual budget currently stands at €25 million.