U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Nairobi (May 13, 2025)
Location: (Nairobi, Kenya) The Northern Bypass, between Githogoro Rd. and the Glee Nairobi hotel
Event: The U.S. Embassy received reports of protesters armed with machetes blocking the Northern Bypass, between Githogoro Rd. and the Glee Nairobi hotel. Avoid Githogoro Rd. and the immediate Githogoro neighborhood (North of Runda). If you encounter a protest and/or roadblock depart the area immediately.
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
· Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts
· Follow us on Facebook and Twitter: @USEmbassyKenya and @CDCKenya
