U.S. Embassy in Kenya

Ambassador McCarter’s Remarks Caterpillar Launch of Hex Excavators Carnivore Restaurant March 14, 2018 As prepared for delivery   Habari zenu.  Good evening. Before I begin…

Marches Announced for March 8, 2019 in Nairobi  Location:  Announced gathering point is Uhuru Park, adjacent to the Central Business District, Nairobi. Event:  Kenyan organizers have…

Strike Alert March 6, 2019 JKIA Resumes Normal Operations  Location:  Jomo Kenya International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi Event:  The March 6, 2019 strike of aviation workers at JKIA has…

Strike Alert March 6, 2019 JKIA Strike Impacting Aviation Travel Location:  Jomo Kenya International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi Event:  Aviation workers at JKIA began a strike March 6,…

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Security Message for U.S. Citizens February 4, 2019 Continue to Exercise Heightened Caution Location: Kenya: Nairobi, Naivasha, Nanyuki, and coastal regions Event:…

The U.S. Embassy Nairobi has recently released many Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) for which the U.S. Government is currently accepting applications for Public Affairs…

Ambassador Godec’s Remarks National Anti-Corruption Conference Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi Friday, January 25, 2019   Your Excellency, Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya;…

Kwaheri ya kuonana By Ambassador Robert F. Godec As I prepare to depart Kenya, I have been reflecting on this magical country and its remarkable…

SECURITY ALERT FOR U.S. CITIZENS U.S. Embassy Nairobi January 26, 2019  Location: Central Business District, Nairobi Event:  A small explosion has been reported in the…

Multisectoral Initiative against Corruption International Partners Commitment January 24 – 25, 2019 COMMITTED PARTNERS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION As international partners, we are committed…

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Nairobi (January 24, 2019) Location:  Kenya, countrywide Event:  The U.S. Embassy reminds the public of the continued need for sustained…

Location: Kenya, countrywide Event: The U.S. Embassy reminds the public of the continued need for sustained vigilance in public spaces such as shopping malls, hotels, and…

Location: Kenya, countrywide Event:  In light of the January 15 terrorist attack on the DusitD2 Hotel in Nairobi, the U.S. Embassy reminds the public of…

Statement by U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Robert F. Godec January 17, 2019 The United States continues to work closely with the Kenyan authorities to provide…

SECURITY ALERT FOR U.S. CITIZENS U.S. Embassy Nairobi January 16, 2019  Location: Dusit2 Hotel, 14 Riverside Drive, Westlands, Nairobi Event:  The Government of Kenya has…

SECURITY ALERT FOR U.S. CITIZENS U.S. Embassy Nairobi January 15, 2019, 8:15 PM  Location: Dusit Hotel, 14 Riverside Drive, Westlands, Nairobi Event: Security operations by Kenyan…

SECURITY ALERT FOR U.S. CITIZENS U.S. Embassy Nairobi January 15, 2019 Location: Dusit Hotel, 14 Riverside Drive, Westlands, Nairobi Event: There are reports of gunfire and…

Indirect Fire Attack on Mogadishu Interntional Airport (MIA) Event:  The UN reports that several mortar rounds struck the UN compound within the Mogadishu International Airport on…