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U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI
Security Alert: Exercise Personal Security and Situational Awareness
August 19, 2025
Location: High traffic areas frequented by foreigners and tourists in Nairobi and elsewhere in Kenya
Event: Terrorist groups, such as al-Shabaab, are an ongoing and persistent threat not only in Kenya as a whole, but also in Nairobi. 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. Terrorist groups can attack with little to no warning. While attacks can occur at any time, concerns are heightened in proximity to anniversary dates of prior attacks such as August 7th, September 11th, September 21st Westgate Mall attack, and the October 7th Hamas attack against Israel.
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