U.S.–KENYA RELATIONS
This long-standing partnership between the U.S. and Kenya focuses on trade, security, and development cooperation.
What is a bilateral relationship?
This is the official residence or workplace of a country’s diplomatic representatives in another country.
What is an embassy?
This international organization promotes peace and cooperation among nations.
What is the United Nations?
This type of program allows students to study or travel abroad to experience another culture.
What is an exchange program?
This document allows you to travel internationally as a citizen of a country.
What is a passport?
This major U.S. program has played a key role in supporting HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention in Kenya.
What is PEPFAR?
This diplomat focuses on assisting citizens abroad, including visas and emergencies.
What is a Consul (or Vice Consul)?
This court settles disputes between countries under international law.
What is the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
This U.S. government program promotes mutual understanding through education and cultural exchange worldwide.
What is the Fulbright Program?
This is the official permission granted to enter, stay, or study in another country.
What is a visa?
This area of cooperation between the U.S. and Kenya focuses on combating terrorism and enhancing regional stability.
What is security cooperation?
This document outlines the rules governing diplomatic relations between countries.
What is the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations?
This body prosecutes individuals for crimes like genocide and crimes against humanity.
What is the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
This Kenyan cultural value emphasizes community, shared responsibility, and collective well-being.
What is Ubuntu (or Harambee depending on framing)?
This type of visa is typically issued to students pursuing education in the United States.
What is an F-1 visa?
This agreement or initiative aims to strengthen trade and investment ties between the U.S. and African countries, including Kenya.
What is AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act)?
This term refers to representing your country’s interests while building relationships with a host nation.
What is diplomacy?
This principle means that states have authority within their own borders without external interference.
What is sovereignty?
This concept refers to the ability to understand and interact effectively with people from different cultures.
What is cultural competence?
This is a key requirement showing that a student intends to return to their home country after studies.
What is proof of ties (or non-immigrant intent)?
This U.S. government strategy guides long-term engagement with African countries, including Kenya, across sectors like governance and economic growth.
What is the U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa?
This skill is essential for diplomats when navigating sensitive negotiations and cultural differences.
What is negotiation (or intercultural communication)?
This concept refers to agreements between countries that are legally binding under international law.
What are treaties?
This is the process by which diplomats engage local communities to strengthen mutual understanding and trust.
What is public diplomacy?
This process involves an in-person meeting at the embassy to assess eligibility for travel to the U.S.
What is a visa interview?