The United States stands with Kenyans as they prepare to make their voices heard through free, fair, and peaceful elections on August 9. A transparent, democratic process is critical to ensuring Kenya’s role as a regional and global leader. state.gov/kenyan-general…

This statement circulating is false, please refer to our website for the actual statement: ke.usembassy.gov/update-on-secu…

Kenyans will soon have the opportunity to showcase their democracy to the world as they make their voices heard in their elections. We urge a peaceful and transparent democratic process, which is critical to delivering a more prosperous and secure future for all Kenyans.

UPDATE on routine Security Alert issued August 2. Department of State has no greater responsibility than the safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas: ke.usembassy.gov/update-on-secu…

SECOND FUGITIVE ON MOST WANTED LIST OF U.S & KENYAN AUTHORITIES ARRESTED

Detectives drawn from the Serious Crimes unit have today arrested Abdi Hussein Ahmed alias Abu Khadi, a suspect wanted in the United States, for wildlife and drug trafficking.

USDA is accepting applications from 🇺🇸 exporters for #AgTradeMission to Kenya & Tanzania, 10/31-11/4. The mission will offer US agribusinesses opportunities to expand exports to Africa where demand for imported food & farm products is ⬆️. Prosper Africa fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-m…

Journalists Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield will travel to Uganda and Ghana August 4-6. Join a digital briefing press with Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield to discuss her upcoming trip as well as U.S. efforts to address the global food security crisis. #AFHubPress RSVP: ow.ly/hmvq50K8gF9

Just how alarming are the numbers of hungry people in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia thanks to unprecedented drought, inflation, and Putin’s blockade? See this just-in situation report from USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance that lays out the grim facts: usaid.gov/humanitarian-a…

ICYMI: Samantha Power visited 🇰🇪 July 22-24 and ANNOUNCED additional 🇺🇸 support to Kenyans suffering from hunger and food insecurity. USAID Kenya

On #WorldHepatitisDay , take a look at CDC efforts to combat viral hepatitis around the world, and actions you can take to prevent these infections - testing and vaccination. #VaccinesWork CDC Hepatitis cdc.gov/hepatitis/awar…

Today marks 233 years of Department of State. We have a remarkable history, and I am proud of the work our colleagues around the world do every day to make the world a safer, more prosperous, healthier, and better place. go.usa.gov/xSQ3c

GOOD NEWS: Following the December 13th Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Ministerial Meeting this year, the next meeting of the annual AGOA Forum will be held in South Africa in 2023. Release: ow.ly/kHJW50K5b39

U.S. #SpecialOperationsForces conduct a Joint Combined Exchange Training with Kenyan partners. This military engagement allowed partner forces to strengthen defense capabilities & align priorities towards greater security in East Africa.
U.S. Embassy Nairobi
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TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE now from yesterday’s press briefing with Gen Stephen Townsend, Commander, US AFRICOM. #AFHubPress Access here: ow.ly/Eegb50K53Eb
English audio: ow.ly/B2n250K53Ee
French audio: ow.ly/YvBV50K53Ec
Arabic audio: ow.ly/Yu5G50K53Ef

Excited for the launch of Stop 🛑 Reflect 🤔 Verify 🔎campaign, a platform to help Kenyans identify fake news and misinformation online and verify news sources before sharing. Take the quiz and test your knowledge on #KenyaElections . stopreflectverify.com

The food security crisis in the Horn of Africa is on the brink of becoming a catastrophe.

Administrator Samantha Power visited Kenya & Somalia, where millions are facing hunger & acute malnutrition. Here’s why the situation is so dire—& why the world must step up right now to help.

Wonderful work by USIU-Africa and Kura Yako, Sauti Yako! helping young people to identify mis and dis-information and preparing voters for #KenyaElections2022 .