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US Embassy

Also known as: US embassy in Mogadishu

US Embassy — appears in coverage of Kenya-US diplomatic engagement and counter-terrorism initiatives, hosting meetings with Kenyan political figures.

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In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Capital News

    … The interruption will also affect parts of Parklands estates, including Parklands 1 to 5, Suswa Road, Iregi Road, Kusi Lane, Mwambao Road and Masari Road, as well as areas around the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the US Embassy, Kinanda Valley, Kihingo Estate and M …

    Nairobi water supply to be disrupted for 24 hours in parts of city
  3. Citizen Digital

    … In addition, the disruption will extend to areas around the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the US Embassy, International School of Kenya, Kinanda Valley, Kihingo Estate and Magnolia. …

    Nairobi Water announces 24-hour supply disruption across city estates
  4. September 2026
  5. Capital News

    … US Embassy Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Carla Benini said the initiative would give Kenyans a direct way of reporting terrorism-related concerns without fear. …

    Kenya, UK and US Launch Counter-Terrorism Hotline to Boost Community Intelligence
  6. Capital News

    … Sifuna shared a photo of the meeting on Friday, saying he was meeting Burns and her team at the US Embassy residence in Nairobi. …

    Sifuna meets US envoy as 2027 presidential push grows
  7. The Standard

    … Others are Muranga Road, Park Road, Gigiri, Whispers Avenue, Village Market, UNEP and the US Embassy. …

    Water supply in five constituencies to be interrupted for 26 hours
  8. July 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    … The US Embassy said it has delivered 100,000 aid kits to the affected communities.

    Venezuela quake death toll rises to 4,490
  10. June 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    … Other development partners in attendance included World Bank Group, IFAD, African Development Bank (AfDB), Gates Foundation, AGRA, the US Embassy, Embassy of the Netherlands, German Embassy, GiZ, American Chamber of Commerce, British Chamber of Commerce & Industry, KEPSA, KAM and …

    CS Kagwe launches Ksh.1.4T agriculture mordernisation project
  12. The Standard

    … International observers have expressed concern, with the US embassy in Mogadishu calling the violence "reckless" and urging dialogue.A joint statement from the EU and UN missions and British embassy said the clashes were "deeply concerning". …

    Somalia capital rocked by gunfire and fighting overnight
  13. The Standard

    … "They even used RPGs (rocket-propelled grenades), and the sound of the explosions could be heard across the surrounding neighbourhoods," noted Mahad.The US Embassy in Mogadishu described the violence as "reckless," warning that "actions taken in the coming hours and days may have …

    AU Commission condemns Mogadishu clashes as Somalia faces twin crises
  14. May 2026
  15. The Standard

    … Ukrainian authorities and the US embassy had earlier warned of a possible significant attack on Kyiv, after Russia said it would "punish" those responsible for deadly strikes in a part of eastern Ukraine under its control. …

    Russia hits Kyiv with deadly attack after vowing retaliation

Yesterday

  1. Nairobi water supply disrupted 24 hours for pipeline emergency repairs

    The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company announced emergency repairs on the NCT-Kigoro-Gigiri-Kabete pipeline will cause water supply interruptions for approximately 24 hours across multiple neighborhoods including Riverside, Kibera, Kilimani, and parts of Nairobi West.

    13 hours ago · Capital News →

  2. Nairobi Water announces 24-hour supply disruption citywide

    Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced a 24-hour water supply interruption affecting multiple estates and neighbourhoods across Nairobi County to facilitate emergency repairs on the NCT-Kigoro-Gigiri-Kabete pipeline. Affected areas include Riverside, Lavington, Kileleshwa, Kilimani, Kibera, and numerous other estates across the city.

    17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Friday 18 September

  1. Kenya, UK, US launch counter-terrorism hotline for community reports

    Kenya, the UK, and the US have launched a toll-free hotline (0800 900 900) and anonymous online reporting portal to allow communities to report suspected terrorist activity, radicalisation, recruitment, and related threats; the system is set to go live on October 15, 2026.

    18 September 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Sifuna meets US envoy amid rising 2027 presidential profile

    Nairobi Senator and Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna held talks with US Chargé d'Affaires Susan Burns at the US Embassy residence, continuing a series of diplomatic meetings with foreign representatives as he positions himself for a possible 2027 presidential run.

    18 September 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Nairobi water supply interrupted for 26 hours in five constituencies

    The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company will shut down the Sasumua Water Treatment Plant on September 11–12 for emergency repairs on the Sasumua–Kabete pipeline, affecting water supply in Dagoretti, Westlands, Starehe, Kibra and Lang'ata constituencies. The company advises customers to store adequate water in advance.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 13 July

  1. Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 4,490

    The official death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes on June 24 rose to 4,490 by July 13, with 16,740 injured and over 19,500 people living in camps due to destruction in Caracas and the coastal state of La Guaira.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. CS Kagwe launches Ksh.1.47T agriculture modernisation initiative

    Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe launched the Kenya AgriConnect Compact (2025–2030), a Ksh.1.47 trillion partnership with the World Bank to modernise agriculture through technology, digitisation, and agritech platforms, with the government committing Ksh.492.5 billion and seeking Ksh.984.9 billion in private investment.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Somalia capital hit by gunfire amid political crisis protests

    Heavy gunfire and fighting erupted overnight in Mogadishu after clashes broke out between rival political factions ahead of planned demonstrations against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's one-year term extension announced in mid-May. Armed forces deployed on streets as police conducted a "large-scale security operation" against what they described as "heavily armed militias."

    4 June 2026 · The Standard →

  2. AU condemns Mogadishu violence as Somalia battles Ebola

    The African Union Commission has condemned armed clashes in Mogadishu between opposition forces and state security troops, with opposition leaders accusing security forces of attacking residences linked to former political leaders. The violence threatens coordination of Somalia's response to an Ebola outbreak, with Martini Hospital designated as the national testing centre now at risk.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles and drones, killing one

    Russia carried out a large missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Sunday, killing one person and wounding 21, according to authorities, after President Putin threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. Damage was reported across multiple districts, with fires breaking out at a school and business centre.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. NSSF shifts investment focus toward private equity partnerships

    The National Social Security Fund is diversifying its investment portfolio away from traditional asset classes toward private equity, with plans to grow its portfolio from approximately Ksh.5.7 billion to Ksh.1 trillion by next year.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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