U.S. Embassy in Kenya

**Our Relationship** 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. **United States Mission to the United Nations – Nairobi** The United States Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON), UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) works with the staff of these organizations and with the representatives of other member states to cooperatively advance the U.S. objectives of protecting the environment and finding solutions to the phenomenon of rapid urbanization, while reducing poverty and promoting economic growth.