The United States is warning Americans in Kenya to remain vigilant due to a credible terrorist threat to Westerners in the country, the Embassy in Nairobi said in a security alert on Monday
WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 04th February, 2019) The United States is warning Americans in Kenya to remain vigilant due to a credible terrorist threat to Westerners in the country, the Embassy in Nairobi said in a security alert on Monday."Credible information indicates Westerners may be targeted by extremists in Nairobi, Naivasha, Nanyuki, and coastal areas of Kenya," the embassy said. "The US Embassy reminds the public of the continued need for heightened vigilance throughout Kenya, especially in public spaces such as shopping malls, hotels, and places of worship."
The embassy called on Americans remain alert to their surroundings, thoroughly consider the places they visit and monitor local media for any security developments.
"We strongly recommend that US citizens traveling to or residing in Nairobi enroll in the Department of State's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)," the embassy added.
The alert comes just weeks after a January 15 attack on the Dusit hotel complex in Nairobi killed 21 people, including one US citizen. The Islamist militant Al-Shabab, which has sworn allegiance to al-Qaeda terrorist group (outlawed in Russia), claimed responsibility for the attack.
