The US Department of State continues to receive information about potential terrorist threats in Kenya. The levels of risk vary throughout the country.
In the past year, there have been at least 17 attacks involving grenades or explosive devices in Kenya. At least 48 people died and about 200 were injured.
Nine of these attacks occurred in North Eastern Province, including locations in Dadaab, Wajir and Garissa. Five attacks occurred in Nairobi and four in Mombasa. Targets included police stations, police vehicles, nightclubs, bars, churches, a religious gathering, a downtown building of small shops and a bus station.
On July 1, 2012, there were simultaneous assaults on two churches in Garissa, with 17 people killed and about 50 injured.