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There are reports on social media calling for a demonstration in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy on Wednesday, January 14, in protest of U.S. military action in Venezuela. The U.S. Embassy does not expect that the prote...

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,...

Reports indicate possible road closures and checkpoints on roads leading to Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) on Monday, July 7, as well as significant security force deployments in anticipation of protests on Mo...

Reports indicate that protests have resumed in the Central Business District of Nairobi as well as in Isiolo Province where the County Assembly voted to impeach the governor.

Violent protests are ongoing, primarily in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) and on Thika Highway, as protestors have clashed with the police. The police have responded with tear gas and ammunition. Protests—so...

Posts on social media are calling for a “National Day of Remembrance to Demand Justice” for those killed during the 2024 protests. They have announced countrywide marches in all 47 counties starting at 10:00am on Wednesd...

Violent protests are currently underway in the Central Business District (CBD) of Nairobi. Unverified reports have indicated the use of tear gas and live ammunition.

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...

The U.S. Embassy is monitoring reports of a recent increase in al-Shabaab activity, particularly along the Kenyan-Somali border, including Mandera, Wajir, and Garissa as well as in coastal areas such as Lamu. 

Updated to include a risk indicator for health and to reflect additional safety and security information.

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...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Clade I Mpox in Central and Eastern Africa with updated guidance.

There have been calls for nationwide protests across Kenya on Monday, December 30, 2024, to demand action against recent abductions and disappearances.  Demonstrations in central business districts across the country and...

The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi reminds U.S. citizens in Kenya that they should exercise increased caution due to the risks of terrorism and kidnapping. Locations frequented by U.S. citizens and other foreigners and tourist...

Protests are expected to occur in Kenya on August 8. Even protests that seem peaceful can turn violent at any moment. Law enforcement has used water cannons, tear gas, and in some cases live ammunition in response to p...

Protests are expected to occur in Kenya on August 8. Even protests that seem peaceful can turn violent at any moment. Law enforcement has used water cannons, tear gas, and in some cases live ammunition in response to p...

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 t...

Protests are expected to continue this week in Kenya. Out of an abundance of caution, the consular section will be closed Tuesday, July 2, for routine services.

Planned protests about the proposed Finance Bill of 2024 are expected to continue. Specifically, there are calls for protests in the Central Business District of Nairobi and other cities throughout Kenya on Tuesday, Jun...

Reports indicate that a group of protestors have completely blocked Kiambu Road in the vicinity of Kiambu town. The protest is currently peaceful.