Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - The United States Embassy in Nairobi has issued a new security alert to foreigners and tourists in Kenya, cautioning them against visiting high-traffic areas due to persistent terrorism threats.
In a statement on Tuesday, August 19th, the Embassy
warned that extremist groups, particularly Al-Shabaab, continue to pose a
danger in Kenya, including the capital.
“Locations such as hotels, embassies, restaurants, malls and
markets, schools, police stations, places of worship, and other places
frequented by foreigners and tourists continue to be attractive targets,” the
embassy stated.
The mission added that attacks could occur with little or no
warning, noting heightened risks around anniversaries of past incidents,
including the August 7th U.S. Embassy bombing, the September 21st
Westgate attack, and the September 11th terror strikes in the United
States.
Foreigners were advised to stay alert, avoid large
gatherings, review personal security measures, monitor local news, and maintain
a low profile.
The Embassy further urged visitors to steer clear of
protests and demonstration areas.
The alert follows a March 18th travel advisory in
which the U.S cautioned its citizens in Kenya about risks linked to crime,
terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping.
At the time, Americans were warned against traveling to
Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Tana River counties due to terrorism threats, as
well as West Pokot and Turkana because of banditry.
The Embassy also advised US citizens to avoide Nairobi’s
Eastleigh and Kibera neighborhoods, citing violent crime, kidnapping, and
limited police capacity to respond effectively.
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