The US government continues to receive indications of potential terrorist threats in Kenya. The US Embassy in Nairobi has designated a portion of Kenya bordering Somalia and Ethiopia as “restricted without prior authorization” for purposes of travel by US government employees et al.
Violent criminal attacks, including armed carjackings, home invasions/burglaries and kidnappings, can occur at any time and in any location, particularly in Nairobi. As recently as February 2010, US nationals were victims of carjackings.