U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya

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[Bureau of African Affairs @AsstSecStateAF]

Assistant Secretary Frank Garcia is traveling to Zambia, Ethiopia, and Kenya to strengthen key bilateral relationships and advance shared economic and security partnerships. More country stops possible if commercial deals get done!

[U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya @USEmbassyKenya]

You can watch the full ceremony here:

https://t.co/TolKaRiC1g

[U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya @USEmbassyKenya]

We believe well-trained officers can best protect and serve their fellow citizens. Safety is vital for Kenyan and American businesses operating here. 

This is why we are proud to launch a $7 million (930 million ksh) initiative today at the Police Training College in Kiganjo to support Kenya’s pursuit of a modern, professional, and effective police service.

Congratulations to the newest officers! We remain committed to a safe and prosperous Kenya.

[U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya @USEmbassyKenya]

Dolly Parton, may you rest in peace. 🎶🌹

In honor of her life, President Trump has ordered U.S. flags be flown at half-staff at the White House, military posts, naval vessels, and U.S. government buildings - including our Embassy in Kenya - until sunset, September 1, 2026.

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

"Rest in Peace, Dolly! The World loves you." - President Donald J. Trump

[NASA @NASA]

LIVE: We're back with another spacewalk! NASA's @astro_anil and ESA's @Soph_astro are retrieving and installing a high-speed communications antenna outside the @Space_Station. https://t.co/dCMMianTwt

[Bureau of African Affairs @AsstSecStateAF]

With the support of international partners, the United States continues to advance peace and stability in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the broader Great Lakes region.

[U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya @USEmbassyKenya]

@SingoeiAKorir Great meeting, thank you for the warm welcome and productive conversation. Proud to keep building on this valued U.S.-Kenya partnership.

[U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya @USEmbassyKenya]

@StanleyK32352 @kdfinfo Thank you, we agree!

[U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya @USEmbassyKenya]

Yesterday we turned over a training complex to the @kdfinfo which will provide the capacity to nearly triple the current class size of the National Defense College.  

This important complex includes a four-story classroom and office building, a two-story library and an auditorium. It reflects not only an investment in infrastructure, but an investment in shared purpose, and in the future leaders who will pass through these halls.

[U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya @USEmbassyKenya]

@_Gathai @kdfinfo Thank you for your work!

[CS Rebecca Miano, EGH @rebecca_miano]

We are deeply saddened by the news of the helicopter accident at Mt. Ololokwe in Samburu County, where passengers were reportedly participating in tourist activities.

Glad to note that Multi-agency teams are currently on the ground conducting search and recovery operations.

​Our thoughts and prayers are with the occupants, their families, and all those affected during this difficult time. We offer our most sincere condolences and support to everyone impacted by this tragic incident.

[U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya @USEmbassyKenya]

Our deepest condolences to the loved ones of those who perished in today’s helicopter crash in Samburu County. We are in touch with local authorities and providing consular assistance.

[U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya @USEmbassyKenya]

TODAY: @astro_anil and @Soph_astro are on a spacewalk to replace an antenna outside the International Space Station. The six-and-a-half-hour spacewalk is scheduled to begin at around 3:35 PM EAT

[NASA @NASA]

LIVE: @astro_anil and @Soph_astro are going on a spacewalk to replace an antenna outside the International Space Station. Today's six-and-a-half-hour spacewalk is scheduled to begin at around 8:35am ET (1235 UTC). https://t.co/kNVm15qRzn

[CDC @CDCgov]

Hundreds of CDC-trained disease detectives are helping stop the #Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – the second largest in history. They are reaching villages door to door with lifesaving prevention information, identifying potential cases earlier, and connecting people to care faster.
CDC’s long-term investments in local expertise mean trained responders are already in place when outbreaks strike—helping CDC’s public health partners detect threats earlier, respond faster, contain outbreaks, and strengthen #globalhealthsecurity.

[Tommy Pigott @statedeptspox]

Through the @StateDept Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force, we are taking action to revoke visas, stop fraud, and work with international and interagency partners to shut down birth tourism networks.

[Bureau of African Affairs @AsstSecStateAF]

https://t.co/3Lh5P42eH3

[Secretary Marco Rubio @SecRubio]

American citizenship is not for sale.

But elaborate birth tourism rings are profiting off the exploitation of America's laws- coaching foreigners to defraud the U.S. visa system, arranging travel and housing, and even forging documents, all to enable foreign nationals to obtain citizenship for their children.

The State Department established a Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force to review the activity of visa holders, dismantle illegal birth tourism networks, and put an end to this heinous abuse of our nation's laws. In just one month, the Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force has taken action to revoke more than 600 visas from foreign nationals across the globe and will continue to safeguard our nation from this abuse.

The State Department will use all available tools to dismantle birth tourism networks and defend the integrity of U.S. citizenship.

[Under Secretary of State Jacob S. Helberg @UnderSecE]

Fiscal transparency builds market confidence and strengthens economies—delivering more opportunities for U.S. businesses and supporting American investment abroad. Today, we released the 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report, evaluating 139 governments and one entity on their fiscal transparency practices.

Learn more: https://t.co/BwyLJxkODy

[U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya @USEmbassyKenya]

The United States is the largest financial contributor to the Ebola response including securing vital medical supplies for Kenya and ensuring the strength and preparedness of Kenya’s health system.  Now we intend to provide an additional $242 million in funding for immediate Ebola response and preparedness efforts in the region and humanitarian assistance related to the outbreak.

To date, State Department funding has: Supported 8.6 million health screenings across affected and at-risk countries; Reached more than one million people with risk communication messaging; Supported more than 180 health facilities in Ebola-affected areas and contributed to the direct operation of 12 specialized facilities in DRC to isolate and treat Ebola patients; Procured and distributed nearly 300 metric tons of critical supplies, including personal protective equipment and other critical commodities for water, sanitation, and hygiene and infection prevention and control; and Strengthened diagnostic capacity at 11 operational laboratories across the region.

https://t.co/KsEuq69xMG

[U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya @USEmbassyKenya]

Through the @WashFellowship Reciprocal Exchange Program, in partnership with the Ubuntu ni Utu Creative Lab: Art, Film & Creative Enterprise Exchange, 44 emerging creatives in Nairobi strengthened their skills in storytelling, branding, film, and creative entrepreneurship