The US government has issued a travel advisory for its citizens living in Kenya advising them to be vigilant while and avoid travelling to specific areas due to an increase in security threats. threats.
In a statement issued on Friday, the US Embassy warned Americans against visiting locations frequented by US citizens and other foreigners in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya.
“Locations frequented by U.S. citizens and other foreigners and tourists in Nairobi and elsewhere in Kenya continue to be attractive targets to terrorists planning to conduct potentially imminent attacks.
“Terrorist groups could attack with little or no warning, targeting hotels, embassies, restaurants, malls and markets, schools, police stations, places of worship, and other places frequented by foreigners and tourists,” the statement read.
The embassy has also asked its citizens to monitor local media for updates, avoid protest areas and demonstrations, avoid crowds and keep a low profile.
