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Kenya and United States

Kenya and the United States are strategic partners, cooperating closely on trade, security, health and democratic governance across the region.

The relationship

Overview

Kenya and the United States are strategic partners, cooperating closely on trade, security, health and democratic governance across the region.

Kenya’s designation as a Major Non-NATO Ally reflects the depth of a partnership that also includes significant investment, development and people-to-people ties.

Trade: The United States is a leading market for Kenyan exports under AGOA and a major investor.

On the ground

Kenya’s missions in United States

Consulate-General

Consulate General, Los Angeles

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Embassy

Embassy, Washington D.C.

Also accredited to Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua

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In the news

Recent coverage

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Presidential diplomacy · 23 June 2026

President addresses the UN General Assembly on global financial reform

Before the General Assembly, the President of the Republic of Kenya pressed the case for a fairer global financial system that serves developing economies.

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