The U.S. Embassy in Kenya has issued a terror alert in Nairobi, warning Americans to review their personal security plans.
Highlighted on its website, the Embassy said there are high risks of terrorism activities targeting areas frequented by foreigners and tourists in Nairobi and elsewhere in Kenya.
“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. 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 counterterrorism patrols,” the statement read in part.
The U.S. embassy further urged American citizens to take action in light of the security alert issued.
“Actions to Take. Exercise vigilance at locations frequented by tourists/foreigners, review your personal security plans, be aware of your surroundings, monitor local media for updates,” the statement added.
Subsequently, American nationals have been urged to be aware of their surroundings, especially while in hotels, embassies, restaurants, malls and markets, schools, police stations, places of worship, and other places frequented by foreigners and tourists.
