Demonstration Alert: Kenya

Location: Multiple cities in Kenya

Event: Calls for protests, particularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, continue, including for demonstrations in central business districts and near government buildings. Roads may be blocked. Even protests that seem peaceful can turn violent at any moment. In previous protests, police have used water cannon, tear gas, and, in some cases, live ammunition in response. Police checkpoints and traffic disruptions are expected.

Actions to Take:

• Monitor local media for highway and road conditions before traveling.
• Avoid crowds.
• Keep doors locked and windows rolled up while in a vehicle.
• Notify friends and family of your whereabouts and safety.
• Review your personal security plans.
• Carry a copy of your U.S. passport with current Kenyan visa.

Assistance:

·       U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya

United Nations Avenue, Gigiri

+254 (0) 20 363 6451

U.S. Citizen Services – U.S. Embassy in Kenya (usembassy.gov)

·       State Department – Consular Affairs

+1-888-407-4747 for calls from the United States or Canada

+1-202-501-4444 for calls from overseas (Kenya)

·       Kenya Country Information 

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