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January 19, 2026
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US Embassy in Nairobi to Close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

US Embassy in Nairobi to Close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 19 - The United States Embassy in Nairobi will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The United States Embassy in Nairobi announced its closure on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal public holiday honoring the American civil rights leader.

  • All routine consular services, including visa processing and passport services, will be unavailable.
  • Emergency services for US citizens, such as cases of lost travel documents or serious illness, will remain accessible.
  • The holiday commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s leadership in the struggle against racial segregation and his advocacy for civil rights reforms, highlighted by his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech.

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