The United States of America and the United Kingdom have issued a terror alert warning for Nairobi. Through the Embassy in Nairobi, the United States has said that high traffic areas frequented by foreigners and tourists in Nairobi and elsewhere in Kenya are at an elevated risk of being hit by terrorists.
“Locations frequented by U.S. citizens and other foreigners and tourists in Nairobi and elsewhere in Kenya continue to be attractive targets to terrorists planning to conduct potentially imminent attacks,” the United States said in the warning.
“Terrorist groups could attack with little or no warning, targeting hotels, embassies, restaurants, malls and markets, schools, police stations, places of worship, and other places frequented by foreigners and tourists. The government of Kenya has increased counter terrorism patrols.”
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This terror alert for Nairobi has been echoed by a similar alert by the United Kingdom. The UK cautioned its nationals to be extremely vigilant in the areas mentioned in the US advisory.
“Locations frequented by U.S. citizens and other foreigners and tourists in Nairobi and elsewhere in Kenya continue to be attractive targets to terrorists planning to conduct potentially imminent attacks,” the UK said.
“Terrorist groups could attack with little or no warning, targeting hotels, embassies, restaurants, malls and markets, schools, police stations, places of worship, and other places frequented by foreigners and tourists. The government of Kenya has increased counter-terrorism patrols,” the UK added in its statement.
In its statement, the United States recommended the following actions be taken within Nairobi by its nationals:
- Exercise vigilance at locations frequented by tourists/foreigners.
- Review your personal security plans.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Monitor local media for updates.
