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US State Department

Also known as: United States State Department

US government agency that issues travel advisories for Kenya and other countries, and provides development support for disease control efforts.

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July 2026
23 JulThe Standard
… The US State Department said the two discussed the "US-Russia relationship and the need to end the Russia-Ukraine war" during the meeting, without providing further details.They were also expected to discuss the conflict in the Middle East, which has seen Moscow condemn Washingto …
US, Russia diplomats discuss Ukraine war in Manila
June 2026
22 JunCapital News
… The government was accused of blocking food aid to the region – an allegation it denied. “The risks are real and are driven by both sides,” Cameron Hudson, an Africa analyst who once worked for the US State Department, told the BBC. …
Ethiopia PM’s party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflict
14 JunCitizen Digital
… The US State Department had offered a $5 million reward for information leading to his arrest or conviction. …
US-Venezuela operation kills leader of Tren de Aragua gang
13 JunCitizen Digital
… The US State Department had offered a $5 million reward for information leading to his arrest or conviction.
Trump says US strike has killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang
10 JunCitizen Digital
… A US State Department official told AFP late Tuesday that the referee was "associated with suspected members of terrorist organizations", therefore "making the traveler ineligible for admission to the United States". …
'I'll be at next World Cup' in 2030: Somali referee barred from US
10 JunCitizen Digital
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White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians
10 JunThe Standard
… Artan, voted Africa's top men's referee last year, insisted he had the correct visa to enter the United States but he was turned back at Miami International Airport and then put on a flight back to Turkey at the weekend.A US State Department official said the referee was "associa …
FIFA boss Infantino says case of Somali referee 'unfortunate'
7 JunCitizen Digital
… The US State Department then weighed in on Thursday condemning what it said was "ideological conditioning and two-tiered policing" that had led to the case. …
US VP Vance blames British student's murder on migrant 'invasion'
5 JunThe Standard
… On May 21, 2026, the US State Department designated Tanzanian Police Force Senior Assistant Commissioner Faustine Jackson Mafwele under Section 7031(c), citing his alleged involvement in gross violations of human rights against Atuhaire and Mwangi. …
It's shameful for the government to ignore the cries of Kenyans abused abroad
May 2026
25 MayThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSudan's human rights situation has deteriorated sharply since war erupted in April 2023, with the US State Department documenting torture, arbitrary detention and security laws weaponised against civilians. …
Human rights report details Darfur expatriate's 10-year Sudan sentence

World & Region

US, UK and 29 other nations warn of Sudan famine risk

The News

A joint statement from 31 countries warned of urgent action needed to address "alarming deterioration" in Sudan's food security due to ongoing conflict. Aid workers estimate the war has killed more than 200,000 people, displaced more than 13 million, and created the world's largest hunger and displacement crises, with over 40 percent of the population experiencing acute food insecurity.

12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Today

US, UK and 29 other nations warn of Sudan famine risk
A joint statement from 31 countries warned of urgent action needed to address "alarming deterioration" in Sudan's food security due to ongoing conflict. Aid workers estimate the war has killed more than 200,000 people, displaced more than 13 million, and created the world's largest hunger and displacement crises, with over 40 percent of the population experiencing acute food insecurity.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 21 October

US advisory on Kenya does not bar American travelers, PS says
Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing'Oei stated that the US travel advisory for Kenya is cautionary rather than a bar on entry, following the US State Department's elevation of its advisory from Level 2 to Level 3 amid Ebola cases caused by the Bundibugyo virus.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 20 October

Kenya confirms ninth Ebola case amid US travel advisory
Kenya has confirmed a ninth Ebola case—a 24-year-old man and close relative of the first victim—bringing the total to nine confirmed cases including one death. All cases are linked to the same cluster with no evidence of transmission outside the group; eight patients under treatment are reported stable and improving, while contact tracing has covered 99.3 per cent of identified contacts.
20 October 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 7 October

US announces Ksh.1.2B Ebola support, denies patient at Laikipia
The US State Department says no Ebola patients have been treated at its bio-isolation facility in Laikipia despite a court order barring operation of any Ebola facility in Kenya by a foreign government, while announcing Ksh.1.2 billion in new direct support for Kenya's Ebola detection and prevention efforts.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 27 September

HIV funding drops 18% as US backs DRC Ebola response
International resources for HIV fell by 18 per cent in 2025, the largest decline in almost two decades. At the end of the year, US$17.6 billion was available for the AIDS response in low- and middle-income countries, about 20 per cent below the US$21.9 billion needed annually by 2030.
27 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 22 September

Kenya, US explore critical minerals cooperation, value addition
US State Secretary Marco Rubio and President William Ruto discussed cooperation in critical minerals during talks at the UN General Assembly in New York, with the US saying the sector could position Kenya as a key player while creating opportunities for US firms to provide value addition.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 13 September

France apologizes for UN voting criticism of United States
France's UN mission apologized Friday for an online post criticizing how the United States voted during a UN General Assembly meeting, saying the difference concerned one vote and does not undermine the two countries' historical alliance. US officials told AFP they appreciated the statement.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 27 August

US temporarily pauses all global immigrant visa appointments
The US State Department has temporarily paused all immigrant visa appointments worldwide to conduct new training for embassy and consulate employees. The pause applies only to immigrant visas and not to tourism, study, business, or temporary work visas; the resumption could take several weeks depending on location.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 15 August

Israeli strike on Lebanon south kills seven, worst since June
Lebanon state media reports an Israeli airstrike on a home on the outskirts of the village of Ansar killed seven people and wounded three on Saturday, the highest toll since a June ceasefire framework between Israel and Hezbollah. The strike was part of what the National News Agency described as an escalation of Israeli attacks in the south, including airstrikes on the Ali al-Taher ridge and shelling in the Nabatieh area.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 14 August

Somali referee Artan debuts as first non-European UEFA Super Cup official
Somali referee Omar Artan, 34, became the first referee from outside Europe to take charge of the UEFA Super Cup, officiating PSG's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at Salzburg's Red Bull Arena. After the match, Artan wrote "This was my World Cup..." on the official match ball, a reference to his missed World Cup opportunity after being denied entry to the US by Customs and Border Protection at Miami International Airport.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 23 July

US and Russian diplomats meet on Ukraine war in Manila
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Manila on the sidelines of an ASEAN summit to discuss the Ukraine war and US-Russia relations, with both officials expressing openness to dialogue despite stalled peace efforts.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 22 June

Ethiopia's PM Abiy wins landslide amid conflict and opposition concerns
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party won 438 of 501 contested seats in Ethiopia's general election, securing his return to power despite the poll being overshadowed by conflict, accusations of repression, and limited opposition participation. Security experts warn of risks of renewed war and ongoing deadly insurgencies in Amhara and Oromia regions, with 143 polling stations unable to open on election day due to safety concerns.
22 June 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 14 June

US-Venezuela operation kills Tren de Aragua gang leader
Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, alias 'Nino Guerrero,' the leader of the transnational gang Tren de Aragua, was killed in southeastern Bolivar state, Venezuela in a joint US-Venezuela operation that US President Donald Trump described as a swift and lethal strike coordinated with Venezuelan authorities.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 13 June

Trump says US strike killed Tren de Aragua gang leader
President Trump announced that US Southern Command executed Nino Guerrero, leader of the transnational Tren de Aragua gang, in a strike coordinated with Venezuela's interim leadership. Trump stated the operation ensures the gang has no safe haven in Venezuela or elsewhere.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 10 June

Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup vows 2030 return
Somali referee Omar Artan, selected as the first Somali to officiate at the World Cup finals, was barred from entering the United States and returned to Mogadishu, where he pledged to participate in the next World Cup in 2030 despite the rejection.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US defends World Cup visa ban for Somali referee
The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some Iranian team support staff. A US State Department official said the referee was "associated with suspected members of terrorist organizations," making him ineligible for US entry.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA chief calls Somali referee's US entry denial "unfortunate"
FIFA president Gianni Infantino described as "unfortunate" the case of Somali referee Omar Artan, who was refused entry to the United States at Miami International Airport. The US State Department said Artan was "associated with suspected members of terrorist organizations," making him ineligible for admission.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 7 June

US VP Vance links British student's murder to migrant immigration
US Vice President JD Vance blamed Britain's handling of 18-year-old Henry Nowak's murder—stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December—on what he called civilizational decline from an "invasion" of migrants, drawing swift rebuke from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office for attempting to interfere in British democracy.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 5 June

Government slow to respond to Kenyan activist abuse allegations abroad
An opinion piece argues that Kenya should have been the first to respond when activist Boniface Mwangi alleged detention, torture, and sexual assault in Tanzania in 2025, rather than waiting for the US State Department to act. The author contends that a government valuing its citizens must protect their safety and dignity regardless of where they are.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 25 May

Human rights group documents alleged torture of Darfur expatriate in Sudan
The Darfur Victims Support Organisation has alleged that Omar Mohammed Omar Daris, a 33-year-old Kuwaiti-based trucking manager, was arrested at Port Sudan International Airport in March 2024, subjected to torture, and convicted under terrorism and crimes-against-state charges, with the organisation claiming his social media calls for peace were treated as evidence of political opposition.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 19 May

US issues highest travel alert for DRC, South Sudan, Uganda
The US State Department advised Americans not to travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, or Uganda due to an Ebola outbreak, issuing a "Level 4: Do Not Travel" advisory. The CDC also suspended some visa processing and said non-US passport holders who traveled to these countries in the last 21 days would be restricted from entering the US.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 16 May

US and Nigerian forces kill senior Islamic State leader
US President Donald Trump announced that American and Nigerian forces have killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second in command of ISIS globally, in a jointly planned operation. Trump said al-Minuki had been under US sanctions since 2023 and was described as the most active terrorist in the world.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 8 May

US reaffirms strong ties with Vatican after Rubio-Pope meeting
The US State Department underlined its "strong relationship" with the Vatican after Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Pope Leo XIV, following President Trump's criticism of the pontiff over his comments on Middle East policy.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 30 April

Trump invites Iraqi PM-designate to US after government formation
US President Donald Trump called Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi to congratulate him on his nomination and extended a formal invitation to visit Washington following the formation of the government. The two discussed strategic bilateral relations and regional stability cooperation.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 29 April

US releases limited Trump-portrait passports for 250th anniversary
The US will release a limited number of commemorative passports featuring President Donald Trump's portrait as part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in July. The passports will be available to any American citizen applying at the Washington Passport Agency for as long as supplies last.
29 April 2026 · Capital News →