US Embassy Nairobi Stories

Nigeria to impose retaliatory visa rules in response to US social media requirement
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 20, 2025

Nigerian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa said Abuja would apply the same conditions to Americans seeking visas to Nigeria.

US Embassy warns Ugandans against misusing tourist visas for births
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 02, 2025

While the immigration rules apply to all US visa holders worldwide, the Embassy in Kampala highlighted the growing trend among Ugandans using tourist...

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...

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. 

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