Susan M. Burns
Susan M. Burns is the U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, known for her active engagement in strengthening U.S.-Kenya relations, particularly in health initiatives. Recently, she highlighted the success of the Nyeri County Referral Hospital during her visit, emphasizing its role as a model for effective health service delivery and its influence on the national rollout of a significant U.S.-Kenya health agreement aimed at combating diseases like HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis.
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Susan M. Burns is the United States' top diplomat in Kenya who held talks with Fred Matiang'i.
Matiang'i holds talks with French Ambassador
Kenya· 2026-07-31
Burns has been serving as the Chargé d'Affaires at the US Embassy in Nairobi since August 25, 2025.
Matiang'i holds talks with top US diplomat Susan BurnsKenya· 2026-07-27
U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Susan M. Burns, said the facility’s HIV/AIDS response model has shown how direct government-to-government funding can deliver results.
US government to Scale Up support for Kenyan Health Programmes, Nyeri model to guide national rolloutKenya· 2026-02-15