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Visa applicants are required to list all social media usernames or handles of every platform they have used from the last 5 years on the DS-160 visa application form. Applicants certify that the information in their visa application is true and correct before they sign and…

The United States proudly supports youth empowerment and innovation in Kenya through @pwaniinnovation. We’re excited to join our partners and friends for this event in Mombasa this October.
"My Administration will use every tool at our disposal to ensure that the United States can build and maintain the largest, most powerful, and most advanced A.I. infrastructure anywhere on the planet." - @POTUS 🇺🇸
U.S. government interagency efforts combat fraud and will end illegal immigration. Those who commit visa fraud will be banned from the United States for life. A nation without borders is not a nation. We will pursue criminal charges against those who engage in visa fraud and…

The United States has made a decision to withdraw from UNESCO. Continued involvement in UNESCO is not in the national interest of the United States. Continued U.S. participation in international organizations will focus on advancing American interests with clarity and conviction.…
Last week, Kenyan representatives joined @DHSgov Homeland Security Investigations & @StateINL in Botswana to exchange expertise and strengthen efforts to combat trafficking in persons, enhancing regional security & fighting transnational crime. #EndTrafficking



Thank you Vincent Ochieng and @CapitalFMKenya for the kind feature. It’s been an honor to serve in Kenya. A truly memorable chapter.
A Diplomat’s Farewell: US Chargé d’Affaires in Kenya, Marc Dillard on Leadership, Culture, and Life in Kenya — A 25 Questions Exclusive #CapitalLifestyle capitalfm.co.ke/lifestyle/2025…
Trade over aid. Opportunity over dependency. Investment over assistance. A new era of global partnership.
15 years ago, al-Shabaab terrorists killed 76 innocent civilians, including a U.S. citizen, in two at-tacks in Kampala, Uganda. We have not forgotten the victims; help us achieve justice. If you have information on those responsible for the attack, contact us.
Today @POTUS hosted five African presidents at the White House, showcasing U.S. readiness to strengthen partnerships with nations across Africa through trade, investment, and shared opportunities that benefit both Americans and our African friends. 🇸🇳 President Bassirou Diomaye…
President Trump welcomes leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal to the White House 🇺🇸🇬🇦🇬🇼🇱🇷🇲🇷🇸🇳
“Shoulder to shoulder, we will meet any threat.” — Brig. Gen. Holtz, gave opening remarks at the #AE2025 in Benin. 28 nations gathered to strengthen cyber defense, comms, and partnerships that secure Africa’s digital future. #Benin #CyberSecurity @USEmbassyBenin
The U.S. is emphasizing trade over aid in our approach to countries in Africa — engaging Africans as peers and partners. At the #USAfricaBusinessSummit, U.S. and African companies announced $2.5 billion in new deals and commitments that drive mutual prosperity.
The Embassy will be closed Friday, July 4 in observance of U.S. Independence Day.

What an amazing day it was! Asanteni sana our Kenyan partners and friends for making today’s U.S. Independence Day event a success. Here’s how it went⬇️📸📸 Happy #July4th
The 249th anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence of the United States held last evening afforded us opportunity to reflect on the immense contribution of the US in global affairs but more significantly to Kenya’s own developmental and governance journey. In…
We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life in today’s AU helicopter crash in Mogadishu. Our heartfelt condolences go to the families of the fallen.
Celebrating U.S. Independence Day with friends and partners from across Kenya. Thank you all for joining us and making it a memorable occasion. Asanteni sana! #IndependenceDay #HappyJuly4th
Proud to support efforts to strengthen border security and combat transnational crime around Lake Victoria.
IOM handed over a patrol vehicle to @ImmigrationDept to strengthen border patrol operations and counter transnational crime around Lake Victoria. This milestone was made possible with support from @StateINL @USEmbassyKenya and contributes towards safer and more secure borders.