United States Ambassador to Kenya

Ambassador of the United States to Kenya
Seal of the United States Department of State
Incumbent Robert F. Godec since September 19, 2012
Nominator	The President of the United States
Inaugural holder	Laurence C. Vass as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim
Formation	February 20, 1964
Website	U.S. Embassy - Nairobi

After Kenya's independence on December 12, 1963, the United States immediately recognized the new nation and moved to establish diplomatic relations. The embassy in Nairobi was established December 12, 1963—Kenya’s independence day—with Laurence C. Vass as chargé d’affaires ad interim pending the appointment of an ambassador.

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