Location: Kenya
Event: The U.S. Embassy would like to remind the U.S. citizen community that terrorist groups have a history of carrying out attacks in Kenya during Ramadan (April 13-May 13). U.S. citizens are reminded of the need for heightened awareness and caution during this time of increased personal safety and security concerns.
Actions to Take:
· Avoid crowds.
· Be aware of your surroundings.
· Stay alert in religious institutions as well as locations frequented by tourists/Westerners.
· Review your personal security plans.
· Notify friends and family of your safety.
· Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Assistance:
· U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya
United Nations Avenue, Gigiri
+254 (0) 20 363 6451
+254 (0) 20 363 6170 (after hours)
kenya_acs@state.gov
https://ke.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
· Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts
· Follow us on Facebook and Twitter: @USEmbassyKenya and @CDCKenya
