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60 Years of US-Kenya Partnership: U.S.-Kenya Partnership in Digital Transformation
60 Years of US-Kenya Partnership: U.S.-Kenya Partnership in Digital Transformation
To mark six decades of diplomatic relations between the United States and Kenya, the Africa Center for the Study of the U.S. (ACSUS) convened a high-level panel discussion on “U.S.-Kenya Partnership in Digital Transformation” at the Kenya School of Government.
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Information Warfare and Geopolitics
Information Warfare and Geopolitics
The Africa Center for the Study of the United States (ACSUS) at the University of Nairobi proudly hosted a thought-provoking session of its Speaker Series titled “Information Warfare and Geopolitics.
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The U.S. Presidential Election 2024: Process, Issues, and Implications
The U.S. Presidential Election 2024: Process, Issues, and Implications
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, in collaboration with the Africa Center for the Study of the U.S. (ACSUS) at the University of Nairobi, hosted a round table discussion on The U.S.
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President Ruto’s State Visit to the United States and Its Implications for Kenya
President Ruto’s State Visit to the United States and Its Implications for Kenya
On May 30, 2024, the HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies, in collaboration with the African Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS) at the University of Nairobi, convened a high-level roundtable to discuss the significance of President William Ruto’s state visit to the United States.
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60 Years U.S.-Kenya Trade and Investment Partnership: Looking Back and Moving Forward
60 Years U.S.-Kenya Trade and Investment Partnership: Looking Back and Moving Forward
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the Africa Center for the Study of the United States (ACSUS) at the University of Nairobi, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Section, convened a seminar entitled U.S.-Kenya Trade and Investment Partnership: Looking Back and Moving Forward
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Forum on Press Freedom and Media Ethics
Forum on Press Freedom and Media Ethics

On April 30, 2026, journalists, students, editors, and key media stakeholders came together for a timely and thought-provoking engagement to mark World Press Freedom Day. The event, hosted by the African Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS) in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Kenya, created a space not just to celebrate press freedom, but to reflect honestly on the realities shaping journalism today.

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Confronting Nature Crimes: Africa’s Dialogue on Resilience
Confronting Nature Crimes: Africa’s Dialogue on Resilience

At the University of Nairobi, the Africa Regional Resilience Dialogue opened with urgency: nature crimes are not just environmental issues; they are part of a global organized crime economy worth billions. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, wildlife trafficking alone generates between USD 7–23 billion annually, ranking among the world’s most lucrative illegal trades alongside drugs, arms, and human trafficking.

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Fulbright Information Session
Fulbright Information Session

On Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, the U.S. Embassy in Kenya, in partnership with the Africa Centre for the Study of the United States of America (ACSUS) at the University of Nairobi, convened a virtual information session on the 2027–2028 Fulbright Foreign Student and Visiting Scholar Programs. The event brought together Kenyan students, scholars, and professionals for a comprehensive briefing on one of the most prestigious academic exchange initiatives in the United States.

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The Africa Center for the Study of the United States (ACSUS) was established by the Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies (IDIS) at the University of Nairobi on November 11th, 2022. ACSUS is dedicated to advancing intellectual and cultural exchanges that enrich the understanding of Africa-U.S. relations. We focus on promoting African-generated knowledge and fostering critical engagement with U.S. society, history, and policies. As a dynamic resource for scholars, policymakers, researchers, and students, ACSUS champions evidence-based decision-making and open dialogue, creating bridges between academia, government, civil society, and the business community to shape the future of Africa-U.S. engagement.