United States Ambassador to Kenya Stories

Marc Dillard takes charge at US Embassy in Nairobi after Meg Whitman's exit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

His extensive African experience includes postings in Malawi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, further cementing his expertise in the region. 

US issues travel advisory on Haiti following rising gang violence cases
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 21, 2024

The escalating situation has seen the US Federal Aviation Administration issue a notice prohibiting US civilian aircraft and US pilots from flying bel...

What benchmark US Fed rate cut means for Kenya's economy and consumers
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 19, 2024

Apex banks globally use the interest rates as either a gas pedal or a brake on the economy when needed.

US sanctions Israeli NGO and citizen for supporting violent activities in West Bank
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 28, 2024

The sanctions followed a wide-ranging operation by the Israel Defense Forces in the West Bank that included three raids in the cities of Jenin and Tul...

US to give Sh53.4 billion in humanitarian aid for DRC
Reuters  |  Aug 07, 2024

It takes total US funding for DRC since October to $838 million (Sh108 billion), said Prescott.

Ex-UN envoy tells US to address domestic issues instead of  focusing on Kenya's
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 02, 2024

In his post, Kimani noted that "Since my former @ForeignOfficeKE colleagues are restrained by their diplomatic sensibilities," he would respond.

We're not facing West or East- Ruto on whether he prefers China or US
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 25, 2024

President Ruto clarified that Kenya's development goals, not geopolitical alignments, drive the country's foreign policy.

US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman clarifies visa denial reasons
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 16, 2024

The Ambassador said they have to be cautious with visa issuing as they may give it to individuals likely to harm the United States.

US vetoes Algerian resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Agency  |  Feb 21, 2024

Washington's veto was "absolutely reckless and dangerous," said Palestinian representative to the UN Riyad Mansour.

Al-Shabaab, global peace feature in Duale meeting with US counterpart Austin
Yunis Dekow  |  Feb 08, 2024

Austin expressed condolences for the recent gas explosion tragedy in Nairobi.

At Biden's 'noodle diplomacy' eatery, Chinese eye warming US ties
Agency  |  Nov 14, 2023

On a 2011 visit, then-US Vice President Joe Biden went for lunch at Yaoji Chaogan, sparking a social media craze over his "noodle diplomacy".

US pledges 'flow' of aid to Gaza
AFP  |  Oct 23, 2023

The much-delayed aid began arriving Saturday under a deal brokered by US President Joe Biden with Egyptian and Israeli leaders.

US tightens curbs on AI chip exports to China
AFP  |  Oct 18, 2023

The measures are the latest chapter in the policy started under the Trump administration to limit Beijing's ability to gain ground and become a leadin...

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