US Embassy Nairobi Stories

US embassy backs calls for justice in Ojwang’s killing, urges state support for IPOA probe
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 11, 2025

The case, which has caused a huge public backlash against what has emerged this year as a rise in cases of police brutality in the country, is officia...

Opinion: Silent edit, redacted reality: Why US embassy in Addis erased call to halt drone strikes — implications for justice
Addis Standard  |  May 29, 2025

When embassies redact atrocities, when the media repeats government lines, and when international institutions turn a blind eye to ethnic cleansing, t...

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. 

Somalia govt arrests military officials after US cuts aid to special forces over corruption
Yassin Juma  |  Apr 27, 2024

The government, however, fell short of mentioning the names of the military officials said to be involved in the stealing of the food rations.

[Hold] Senators calls for changes in US laws to allow for compensation of '98 blast victims
Apollo Ochieng  |  Feb 12, 2024

Due to the nature of the law and its wording, victims of terror attacks who are Kenyan nationals have not been eligible for compensation.

US issues Kenya travel advisory amid security concerns; Americans urged to exercise caution
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Oct 13, 2023

The US government has released a travel advisory for Kenya, cautioning its citizens to avoid specific areas in Nairobi due to heightened security thre...

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