U.S. Embassy in Kenya

The U.S. Embassy in Kenya opened in 1964. Sixteen Ambassadors since then, the Embassy has enriched the ties between the American and Kenyan people and served the needs of Americans in and around this East African hub. Chief among the U.S. Mission’s goals are fostering the development of a sound Kenyan economy, strengthening the institutions of Kenyan democracy, helping to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, and promoting U.S./Kenyan business ties. [USAID KENYA](https://www.usaid.gov/kenya "USAID KENYA") The friendship between the Republic of Kenya and the United States dates to the dawn of Kenyan independence. As an important developing-country partner, Kenya is a significant recipient of U.S. foreign assistance. For 60 years, USAID has worked closely with the Kenyan government, the private sector, and civil society to: -Advance access to education; -Improve quality healthcare through nutrition, family planning, and maternal and child health, malaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and strengthening health programs; -Lay a foundation for long-term economic growth through trade, agriculture, and infrastructure programs; and -Make devolution work for the benefit of all Kenyans through democracy, governance and conflict programs.