The US Department of State warns of recently heightened threats from terrorism in Kenya plus the high rate of violent crime in some areas. On April 23, the US Embassy in Nairobi stated they had “credible information” regarding a possible attack on Nairobi hotels and Kenyan government buildings.
On March 10, 2012, assailants threw four grenades at a bus station in Nairobi, killing nine Kenyans and injuring more than 50.
US government employees now are prohibited from traveling to the North Eastern Province, including El Wak, Wajir, Garissa, Dadaab, Mandera and Liboi. The travel restriction for Lamu has been lifted, but the restriction remains in place for the coastal area north of Pate Island, including Kiwayu and north to Kiunga on the Kenya/Somalia border.
The drought affecting the Horn of Africa is causing thousands of people to pour across Kenya’s borders each week. This could result in increased crime. In Eastern Province, sporadic violence, protests and clashes occur in and around Isiolo and Moyale.
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