The US has closed its Resource Center in the country following the lapse in US government appropriations. In a notice on Monday, the American embassy in Kenya said the center will remain closed until further notice. "In accordance with instruction from Washington, the American Resource Center at the US Embassy in Nairobi is closed until further notice. The center helps those seeking to learn more about the United States and exploring online resources free of charge. The Center does not however answer queries about visas to the United States or about other consular matters.

Source: The Star January 22, 2018 13:52 UTC