U.S. Embassy Nairobi

Back in Mombasa where the warm weather is surpassed only by the hospitality. Here to discuss ongoing 🇺🇸 efforts to support healthcare and greet a ship at the port carrying American wheat. Asanteni kwa ukarimu wenu.

The U.S. Embassy in Kenya will be closed Friday, May 1st in observance of Kenyan Labour Day.

How do journalists preserve credibility and trust in an age of AI deep fakes and while also facing intense financial pressure? What obligations do newsrooms have to disclose payments from politicians, businesses, or foreign governments?

These questions about protecting press freedom – a value cherished by both Kenyans and Americans – were at the heart of a discussion today hosted by the University of Nairobi.

Read the full remarks from today's event on our website https://ke.usembassy.gov/u-s-remarks-on-media-ethics-at-the-university-of-nairobi-april-30-2026/

U.S. Remarks on Media Ethics at the University of Nairobi, April 30, 2026 - U.S. Embassy in Kenya Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

“As we celebrate your homecoming and the conclusion of Kenya’s deployment, I share my personal appreciation - and that of the American people for Kenya’s unwavering commitment to the Multilateral Security Support mission in Haiti, and its successor mission, the Gang Suppression Force.”

- Susan Burns, Chargée d’Affaires

Incredible performances last night at Nairobi’s . A big congratulations to and for their spectacular wins, and massive applause to all the athletes who competed. From the first heat to the final lap, the depth of talent from 🇺🇸 and 🇰🇪 is world class!

Strengthening 🇺🇸🇰🇪 tech partnerships! Incredible to learn more about Oracle’s upcoming cloud infrastructure capabilities in collaboration with iXAfrica Data Center in Nairobi – powering innovation across East Africa, advancing American competitiveness in critical technology sectors, and expanding growth opportunities for employees.

The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026tm is on!

Here is a behind the scenes look at yesterday’s joint information session in Nairobi with co-hosts USA, Canada, and Mexico!

From green energy to lifesaving care. Visited Renewvia Energy Corporation to see how solar power is transforming the region’s infrastructure, followed by a stop at the Ammusait Hospital. Integration of sustainable tech and quality healthcare is the future of humanitarian settlements.

Turkana Basin Institute is home to some of the most important archeological artifacts from here in Kenya, the “Cradle of Mankind.” Their important work is supported by their partnership with Stony Brook University, showing the power of the Kenya-U.S. relationship in scientific collaboration.

Congrats! 🏀