The United States Embassy in Nairobi has clarified why a U.S. military aircraft was recently seen flying into Mombasa Port.
In a statement on Monday, September 28, the embassy explained that the aircraft was returning to the United States for servicing after completing counterterrorism operations in the region.
"Thanks to the Kenya Ports Authority for their support as U.S. aircraft head back to the U.S. for maintenance after supporting counterterrorism operations,” the embassy said.
The United States has maintained longstanding military cooperation with Kenya, particularly in the fight against terrorism in the Horn of Africa.
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This comes weeks after the United States government urged foreigners planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup to begin their visa applications.
In a statement on Wednesday, September 3, the U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs said embassies and consulates are working round-the-clock to ensure an efficient and smooth visa process.
"Foreign travelers planning to attend a 2026 World Cup match in the United States who need a U.S. visa should apply now.
"Our embassies and consulates are working diligently to ensure an efficient, smooth, and effective visa process that protects America’s security," the department said.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted across three countries, the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Matches will be played in 16 cities, with 11 venues in the US, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.
Iconic stadiums such as the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, AT&T Stadium in Texas, and the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City will host key fixtures, including the final.
Earlier, the US Embassy in Nairobi cautioned Kenyans seeking visas to be transparent about their social media accounts when submitting applications.
In a statement on Monday, August 4, the embassy warned that omitting social media information could lead to immediate disqualification and ineligibility.
"Did you know that omitting social media information could lead to visa denial and ineligibility for future visas?" the statement read.
The embassy explained that the U.S. government has, since 2019, implemented a requirement for both immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applicants to provide their social media identifiers.
According to the embassy, the information is considered part of a broader vetting process aimed at safeguarding the United States.
"Since 2019, the United States has required visa applicants to provide social media identifiers on immigrant and nonimmigrant visa application forms.
"We use all available information in our visa screening and vetting to identify visa applicants who are inadmissible to the United States, including those who pose a threat to U.S. national security," the statement added.
