U.S. Embassy Nairobi

14/08/2026

Kenyan youth are part of America’s decade of sports!

Wonderful to have Kenyans in Boston for the U.S. Sports Visitor Program. The future of the game is bright!

NBA Africa

13/08/2026

Please help us congratulate Paul Muthaura on becoming CEO
of AMCHAM

AMCHAM represents U.S. and Kenya businesses, advancing commercial ties and advocating for policies that support bilateral trade and investment. We look forward to working together to grow economic opportunity for both nations, including at the upcoming regional AMCHAM Summit, Sept 9-10!

12/08/2026

100 digital professionals. 4 cities. 1 massive remote workforce pipeline. 💻🌍

Today, the American Center Nairobi was buzzing! We officially launched the Kenya Tech Frontiers regional summits, where our freshly trained tech graduates pitched their skills directly to recruiters from major U.S. and multinational brands.

Over the last 6 months, these 100 innovators have been mastering AI platforms, U.S. corporate compliance (like W-8BEN and U.S. invoicing), and digital development. Today, they proved they are ready to plug directly into the global digital economy. 📈

Nairobi brought the heat 🔥... American Corner Mtaani American Corner Mombasa American Corner Lamu American Corner Nakuru, you’re up next!

Shoutout to the talent scouts and partners who joined us: Athena Del Monte, KFC, Pepsi, Upraise Strategies and Mizani Kenya

11/08/2026

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.

The Department of State, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and in partnership with the governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, and other countries in the region, is continuing to mount a rapid and comprehensive response t...

10/08/2026

We are investing in Kenya’s creative talent and strengthening U.S.-Kenya ties!

Through Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange Program we are connecting Kenyan creatives with American expertise, ideas, and professional networks, turning creative talent into economic opportunities.

Thanks to Ubuntu ni Utu Creative Lab and the 44 program participants!

29/07/2026

July 2nd : 🔹Deejay Mr Fabz🔹™ entertains guests at the July 4th celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary of independence. The performance was a vibrant tribute to both American and Kenyan music and culture.

July 9 : Marine Security Ortega Reyes speaks with guests at the American Center about discipline and leadership. This program is one of many hosted at the American Center to strengthen connections between Americans and Kenyans.

July 10 : Kenyan and South African athletes compete in the Africa NFL Flag Football Championship at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. The championship highlights the power of sports diplomacy, strengthening people-to-people ties, inspiring youth engagement, and fueling the growing popularity of American football across Africa

July 16 : CDA Susan Burns visited Kentegra Biotech, an American company turning pyrethrum 🌼 into economic opportunity for Kenyan farmers. A clear example of commercial diplomacy in action, driving trade, innovation, and shared prosperity between the U.S. and Kenya. This is a photo of dried flowers!

July 29 : Elizabeth Mangeni, a Mandela Washington Fellow, pauses for a photo at the Alumni Forum on U.S.-Africa Commercial Partnerships in Nairobi, joining over 150 alumni the continent. Their entrepreneurship is powering trade, investment, and innovation — strengthening the U.S.-Africa partnership.

28/07/2026

Innovation meets impact! 🌍💳
American company Mastercard is celebrating the launch of a new remittance gift card! A great step forward for cross-border finance that will help Kenyans abroad and send support back home.

Carrefour Kenya
KCB Kenya

27/07/2026

Flower power! American company Kentegra Biotechnology is harnessing the pyrethrum 🌼 to drive economic growth, support farmers, and strengthen agricultural trade. By fostering innovation and collaboration, the United States and Kenya continue to build partnerships that create shared prosperity.

24/07/2026

It’s a wrap! Thanks to Kenya for hosting 150 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders alumni from across the African content. Three days of building ties with 🇺🇸 and with each other.
Another step forward for partnerships rooted in trade, investment, and mutual prosperity.

21/07/2026

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Richard Michaels heard the stories of talented Young African Leaders Initiative Network members who are creating commercial partnerships between Kenya and
the United States.

From advancing local entrepreneurship to driving commercial opportunities, these alumni are building prosperity for Africa and 🇺🇸