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The United States (US) Embassy in Kenya announced that it will remain closed on Tuesday, October 20.

The United States (US) Embassy in Kenya announced that it will remain closed on Tuesday, October 20.

In a statement issued on Monday, October 19, the US Embassy explained that it will be closed in line with the Mashujaa Day Celebrations.

"The U.S. Embassy will be closed on Monday, 20th October 2026 in observance of Mashujaa Day," the Embassy wrote.

The Danish Embassy also announced that it will be closed on Tuesday in honour of the Mashujaa Day public holiday, and said that normal operations will resume on Wednesday.

"The Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi will be closed on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, due to Mashujaa Day, a public holiday in Kenya.The Embassy will reopen on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, with normal opening hours," the Danish Embassy confirmed.

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A file photo of the US Embassy in Nairobi.

Other embassies which will remain closed are the Embassy of Finland, the British High Commission, the Embassy of the Netherlands and the Embassy of Switzerland.

The Embassy of Switzerland announced that it will be closed for the whole day on Thursday, October 22.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior confirmed that the security measures are in place ahead of the Mashujaa Day celebrations at the Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret.

Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Abdi Hassan said security agencies have intensified patrols, deployed additional personnel to identified hotspots, and strengthened coordination to ensure the national celebrations proceed in a safe, orderly, and peaceful environment.

Hassan explained that arrangements cover the stadium, designated parking areas, accommodation facilities, critical installations and other areas expected to receive large numbers of visitors.

He urged motorists and visitors to follow instructions from traffic officers, observe road signs and cooperate with security personnel to facilitate smooth movement around the city.

Earlier, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced that the Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret is ready to host the Mashujaa Day celebrations.

Murkomen noted that although the upgrading works were not yet complete, the 15,000-seater facility was in good condition to host the national celebration.