Location:
Cities across Kenya
Event:
There have been calls for nationwide anti-government protests across Kenya on Monday, January 6, 2025. Demonstrations in central business districts across the country and potential road blockages of major thoroughfares are possible. Protests that seem peaceful can turn violent at any moment. Police checkpoints and traffic disruptions can be 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)
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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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