May 04, 2023
Kenya: Us Govt Announces Increase in Visa Processing Fees
The United States has announced an increment in visa processing fees countrywide. Read more »
May 02, 2023
Kenya: Kenya and Canada Work on Jobs Deal
Kenya and Canada are working on a labour migration framework that will enable more Kenyans to get skilled jobs in the North American country. Read more »
April 26, 2023
Kenya: U.S. Partners With Kenya in Trade, Investment
Foreign and Diaspora Affairs CS Dr. Alfred Mutua has encouraged Kenyans to apply for jobs in the United States of America (USA). Read more »
April 19, 2023
Kenya: IG Koome Meets U.S. Embassy Delegation to Discuss Security Cooperation
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome on Tuesday held a meeting with the United States Embassy delegation on security cooperation between the two countries. Read more »
April 15, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Launches First Satellite Observation After Three Failed Attempts
Kenya's launched its first earth observation satellite, Taifa 1, on Saturday, after three failed attempts. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Kenya: KQ3 Flight From New York Diverted to Entebbe Amid Runway Closure at JKIA
A Kenya Airways flight from New York has been diverted to Uganda's Entebbe International Airport following a runway closure at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Read more »
April 13, 2023
Africa: Econews Africa Wants Kenya, USA Trade Deal Halted for Lack of Consultations
The not-for-profit organization Econews Africa (ENA) now wants trade negotiation between the Kenyan and American governments stopped to allow stakeholders to engage. Read more »
March 28, 2023
Kenya: Peaceful Assembly Core Tenets of Democracy, U.S. Says of Kenya Demos
The US State Department says the rights to freedom of expression and association are core tenets of democracy. Read more »
March 15, 2023
Kenya: The U.S. Will Advance Efforts to Protect Gay Rights - Whitman
The United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman says the United States will safeguard the rights of the LGBTQI+ community. Read more »
March 03, 2023
Kenya: Whitman Says Sh16 Billion Grant Not Meant to Sway Kenya's Stance on Gay Rights
The United States has clarified that the Sh16 billion aid granted to Kenya is not linked to the policies on LGBTQ rights in the country. Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Ambassador Meg Whitman Says Her Country Respects Kenya's Position on LGBTQ Rights
United States of America Ambassador Meg Whitman says her country respects Kenya's position on gay rights, a day after President William Ruto stated that it remains outlawed in the… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Kenya: UK Visas to Be Printed in Kenya With 15 Days Waiting Time
Visas to the United Kingdom are now set to be printed in Kenya following the launch of the upgraded TLSContact Visa Application Centre in Nairobi. Read more »
March 01, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Offers U.S.$5 Million Bounty for Information on Key Al-Shabaab Leader
The United States government has issued a bounty of up to 5 million dollars for information on the whereabouts of Ali Mohamed Rage, alias Ali Dheere believed to be a high-ranking… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Kenya: USAID Announce U.S.$126 Million in Additional Food Aid to Kenya
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced it is providing more than $126 million in additional food assistance to Kenya as drought bites in the… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Kenya: U. S. First Lady Jill Biden in Nairobi, Kenya
US First Lady Dr Jill Biden arrived in Nairobi on Friday for a landmark visit, one that The White House says, strengthens the United States' partnerships on the African continent,… Read more »
February 09, 2023
Kenya: U.S. Embassy Says Terrorists May Target High Traffic Areas in Nairobi
The US Embassy in Nairobi has issued a terror alert asking American citizens to exercise vigilance in high traffic locations frequented by foreigners. Read more »
January 31, 2023
Kenya: Usafricom to Conduct Largest East African Military Exercise in Kenya
The United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) is set to conduct the largest East African military exercise next month in Kenya. Read more »
December 13, 2022
Kenya: President Ruto in America for U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit
President William Ruto is in the United States where he is expected to attend the US-Africa Leaders' Summit. Read more »
December 11, 2022
Kenya: Rihanna's Best Selling Fenty Eau De Parfum is Now Available in Kenya
Rihanna's Fenty Eau de Parfum - A deeply intimate fragrance that's complex, vibrant, raw, spicy and sweet all at once is now available in the Kenyan market. The scent officially… Read more »
November 18, 2022
Kenya: Mutua Meets Foreign Office Staff, Diaspora Community in U.S. Tour
Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua is on an official visit to United States where he has been visiting Kenya's missions as well as meeting with the… Read more »
Kenya: 'Black Panther - Wakanda Forever' Generates U.S.$200,000 Million in Kenya
Marvel Studios film 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' has generated Sh24.85 million ($203,583) in Kenya, a few days after it debuted in theaters. Read more »
November 14, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Offers U.S.$10 Million for Leads on Al-Shabaab's Financial Flows
The United States government has offered a $10 million (Sh1.2 billion) for any leads on illicit financial flows in a bid to degrade the capabilities of Al-Shabaab. Read more »
November 04, 2022
Kenya: Kenya, USA to Expand Bilateral Agreements
Kenya and the United States of America (USA) seek to expand trade agreement to boost the two countries economies. Read more »
November 06, 2022
Kenya: Kenya's Evans Chebet Runs Tactical Race to Clinch New York Marathon Title
Kenya's Evans Chebet clinched his second World Major title of 2022 after running a tactical race to win the New York Marathon on Sunday in 2:08:41. Read more »
Kenya: Debutant Sharon Lokedi Blasts to New York Marathon Glory
In the absence of defending champion Peres Jepchirchir, debutant Sharon Lokedi ensured the honors remained with Kenya as she stormed to the New York Marathon victory in a time of… Read more »